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Altar vs. Alter
altar
Definition
A table or flat surface where religious rituals take place
Examples
The family approached the altar where the priest stood.
alter
Definition
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Examples
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
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