noun

apostle

/əˈpɒs(ə)l/ apos·tle 2 syllables

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Apostle

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

How to use Apostle

Apostle is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include disciple — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Apostle

Antonyms for Apostle

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How many syllables does apostle have?

Apostle has 2 syllables: apos·tle. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is apostle?

Apostle is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for apostle?

Words with similar meanings to apostle include disciple. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use apostle in a sentence?

Apostle can be used in sentences where a noun describing a missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early chri is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as apostle?

Apostle starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does apostle have?

Apostle has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.