disciple

Meanings

Noun

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.
An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.
A wretched, miserable-looking man.

Verb

To convert (a person) into a disciple.
To train, educate, teach.
To train, educate, teach.
To routinely counsel (one's peer or junior) one-on-one in their discipleship of Christ, as a fellow affirmed disciple.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English disciple, discipul, from Old English discipul (“disciple, scholar”), from Latin discipulus (“pupil, learner”). Later influenced or superseded in Middle English by Old French deciple.

Synonyms

adherent, student

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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