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1. candle
noun. ['ˈkændəl'] stick of wax with a wick in the middle.
Synonyms
- rushlight
- wax light
- wick
- lamp
- taper
- dip
- vigil light
- chandlery
- candlewick
- rush candle
Antonyms
- unpointedness
- pointedness
- raise
- deposit
Etymology
- candel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- candela (Latin)
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Rhymes with Vigil Candle
- vanhandel
- mishandle
- scandal
- krandall
- crandell
- crandall
- brandle
- brandl
- brandel
- yandle
- yandell
- vandal
- sandal
- randol
- randle
- randel
- randall
- randal
- mandle
- mandl
- mandell
- mandel
- kandel
- handle
- handel
- fandel
- bandel
- andel
- andal
2. candle
noun. ['ˈkændəl'] the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin.
Synonyms
- candela
- standard candle
- cd
- luminous intensity unit
Antonyms
- esteem
- respect
- exclude
- disrespect
Etymology
- candel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- candela (Latin)
3. candle
verb. ['ˈkændəl'] examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light.
Synonyms
- see
Antonyms
- literalize
- spiritualize
Etymology
- candel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- candela (Latin)
4. vigil
noun. ['ˈvɪdʒəl'] a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe.
Synonyms
- spying
- watch
- surveillance
- listening watch
Antonyms
- cause to sleep
- wake
- fall asleep
- sleep
Etymology
- vigile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- vigile (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. vigil
noun. ['ˈvɪdʒəl'] a period of sleeplessness.
Etymology
- vigile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- vigile (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. vigil
noun. ['ˈvɪdʒəl'] the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival).
Synonyms
- watch
- viewing
- religious rite
- agrypnia
- rite
Antonyms
- sleepiness
Etymology
- vigile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- vigile (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with vigil-candle
1. Noun Phrase
Whether praying for the health and well being of a husband, or praying for a new spouse to enter your life, a vigil candle can solidify your request with Christ, according to the Catholic tradition.