Synonyms for

Pulpit

Verb / ˈpʊlpɪt / Another word for pulpit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Synonyms & similar words

dais ambo stump rostrum soapbox podium lectern rostrum podium stand dais platform stage soapbox tribune ambo desk bookrest bookstand bookrest bookstand easel rostra

Synonyms by register

Formal

rostrum lectern dais

Informal

stand stage

Literary

ambon platform

Antonyms

floor ground valley lowland base

Common collocations

  • preach from the pulpit
  • ascend the pulpit
  • leave the pulpit
  • the pulpit thundered
  • a man of the pulpit
  • speak from the pulpit

Word family

noun pulpit

Usage note

Primarily refers to a raised platform in a church from which a sermon is delivered. Can also refer to a position of authority or influence, often in a moral or religious context.

Example sentences

  1. The priest climbed up to the pulpit to deliver his homily.
  2. The pulpit was beautifully carved and decorated with intricate designs.
  3. The pastor placed his Bible on the pulpit before beginning his sermon.
  4. The preacher spoke passionately from the pulpit.
  5. The church committee decided to replace the old pulpit with a new one.

Quotes

  • The pulpit is ever this earth's foremost part; all the rest comes in its rear; the pulpit leads the world. - Herman Melville
  • The pulpit is responsible for more atheism, agnosticism, disbelief, and doubt than science, scholarship, and research combined. - Robert G. Ingersoll
  • The pulpit is one of the most powerful platforms in the world. - Sunday Adelaja

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