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Disciple - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Disciple : (noun)
1: someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of
another [syn: adherent]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Disciple : \Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple,
fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to
teach; see Docile) _ prob. a root meaning to turn or drive,
as in L. pellere to drive (see Pulse).]
One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a
learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in
the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in
doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our
Savior.
The disciples, or The twelve disciples, the twelve
selected companions of Jesus; -- also called the
apostles.
Disciples of Christ. See Christian, n., 3, and
Campbellite.
Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Disciple : \Dis*ci"ple\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discipled; p. pr. &
vb. n. Discipling.]
1. To teach; to train. [Obs.]
That better were in virtues discipled. --Spenser.
2. To punish; to discipline. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
3. To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or
principles. [R.]
Sending missionaries to disciple all nations. --E.
D. Griffin.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Disciple : a scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the
Baptist (Matt. 9:14), and of the Pharisees (22:16), but
principally to the followers of Christ. A disciple of Christ is
one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice,
(3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matt.
10:24; Luke 14:26, 27, 33; John 6:69).
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Disciple |
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lazumma: @marwilliamson it's all about discipline - food, money, time as energy and being a Disciple |
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BillStoddard: Are you a Disciple of Ricardo, Schumpeter or Malthus?
http://www.safehaven.com/article-15273.htm #fb |
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brattyman: @dawnlangstroth I'm not an Apple inc Disciple but I'm waiting for their Tablet - looks promising especially for the content/content pricing |
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