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peter
1[ pee-ter ]
verb (used without object)
- to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing; gradually come to an end (usually followed by out or away ): The hearings petered to an inevitable conclusion.
The criticism seems to have petered out.
The hearings petered to an inevitable conclusion.
- to tire; become exhausted (usually followed by out ):
I began to peter out after walking about 2 miles.
peter
2[ pee-ter ]
noun
peter
3[ pee-ter ]
noun
- a signal for an echo.
Peter
4[ pee-ter ]
noun
- Also called Simon Peter. died a.d. 67?, one of the 12 apostles and the reputed author of two of the Epistles.
- either of these two Epistles in the New Testament, I Peter or II Peter.
- a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter P.
- a male given name.
Peter
1/ ˈ辱ːə /
noun
- Peter, Saint?67MJewishRELIGION: apostleRELIGION: martyrRELIGION: saint Saint. Also called: Simon Peter. died ?67 ad , a fisherman of Bethsaida, who became leader of the apostles and is regarded by Roman Catholics as the first pope; probably martyred at Rome. Feast day: June 29 or Jan 18
- either of two epistles traditionally ascribed to Peter (in full The First Epistle and The Second Epistle of Peter )
peter
2/ ˈ辱ːə /
verb
- intr; foll by out or away to fall (off) in volume, intensity, etc, and finally cease
the cash petered out in three months
peter
3/ ˈ辱ːə /
verb
- to play a high card before a low one in a suit, usually a conventional signal of a doubleton holding or of strength in that suit
noun
- the act of petering
peter
4/ ˈ辱ːə /
noun
- a safe, till, or cash box
- a prison cell
- the witness box in a courtroom
- a slang word for penis
Peter
- Chief among the Twelve Apostles of Jesus , he was a fisherman, originally named Simon (and often called Simon Peter). Jesus gave him the name Rock, of which “Peter” is a translation. Peter showed great faith but also exhibited great failings ( see Get thee behind me, Satan ). In the frightening hours before the Crucifixion , Peter three times denied being a follower of Jesus, just as Jesus had predicted he would. Nevertheless, Peter went on to become the leader of the early Christians (see also Christian ) ( see Pentecost ), thus fulfilling another prophecy of Jesus , who had said of Peter, “Upon this rock I will build my church …. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven .”
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Example Sentences
The Vatican estimates that 200,000 people are in attendance at the Pope's funeral in St Peter's Square and the surrounding area.
The Prince of Wales and Sir Keir Starmer have paid their respects to the Pope as they joined world leaders for his funeral in the Vatican's St Peter's Square.
The prince, wearing a dark blue suit and black tie, clasped his hands as he solemnly bowed his head ahead of the funeral mass, before walking through the ornate St Peter's Basilica to meet a member of the clergy and be guided to his seat.
Dignitaries are sat on the the right-hand side of the square, next to St Peter's Basilica.
The global media attention given to the death of Pope Francis and his funeral, which takes place today at St Peter's Basilica, and the obvious affection felt for him by millions of people around the world, will come as no surprise to anyone who watched his 12-year pontificate unfold.
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