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exegete

 

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Noun exegete has 1 sense
  1. exegete - a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts)
    --1 is a kind of
    expert

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Exegete

Definition:

An exegete (noun) is a person who explains or interprets a text, especially religious scriptures, to uncover its meaning and provide insightful commentary.

As a verb, to exegete means to analyze or interpret a text, often with the intent of clarifying its intended message.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A person who explicates and interprets religious texts with expert knowledge.
  2. Verb: To analyze and interpret a text, particularly scriptures, to understand and explain their meaning.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. John, a renowned exegete, offered a profound explanation of the ancient biblical passage.
  2. The exegete skillfully elucidated the complex symbolism within the Quranic verses.

Verb:

  1. The professor taught his students how to exegete various ancient Greek manuscripts.
  2. As the debate intensified, both sides attempted to exegete and present their interpretations of the constitutional amendment.

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