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Altar

Noun:

1. A table or platform used as a focal point for religious rituals or ceremonies.
• The priest stood behind the religious altar during the Mass.
• Candles, flowers, and offerings decorated the decorative altar in the church.
2. A platform or table used for a specific purpose or event.
• They transformed the classroom into an classroom altar for the graduation ceremony.
• The couple exchanged vows at the beautifully decorated wedding altar.

Verb:

1. To modify or make changes to an electronic file or program.
• He decided to altar the code to improve its performance.
• Make sure to back up your data before attempting to alter computer files.