1. something offered in worship or devotion, especially a religious offering or sacrifice
Usage: formal; religious

Examples

• The priest prepared the oblation for the morning service.
• Ancient cultures made oblations to their gods during harvest festivals.
• The congregation brought their oblations to the altar.
• She considered her volunteer work as an oblation to her faith.
• The temple received daily oblations of food and flowers.
• His generous donation was seen as a sincere oblation.