Oracle

[Or·a*cle]

To utter oracles.

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The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.

Noun
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted

Noun
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible

Noun
an authoritative person who divines the future

n.
The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.

n.
Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.

n.
The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.

n.
The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.

n.
One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.

n.
Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.

n.
A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

v. i.
To utter oracles.

Oracle

Or"a*cle , n. [F., fr. L. oraculum, fr. orare to speak, utter, pray, fr. os, oris, mouth. See Oral.] 1. The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.
Whatso'er she saith, for oracles must stand.
2. Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.
The oracles are dumb; No voice or hideous hum Runs through the arched roof in words deceiving.
3. The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.
The first principles of the oracles of God.
4. (Jewish Antiq.) The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself. 1 Kings vi. 19.
Siloa's brook, that flow'd Fast by the oracle of God.
5. One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
God hath now sent his living oracle Into the world to teach his final will.
6. Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle. "Oracles of mode." Tennyson.
The country rectors . . . thought him an oracle on points of learning.
7. A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

Oracle

Or"a*cle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Oracled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Oracling .] To utter oracles. [Obs.]

The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.

To utter oracles.

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Usage Examples

Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Poetry is the utterance of deep and heart-felt truth - the true poet is very near the oracle.