1. (n.) The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.

2. (n.) Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.

3. (n.) The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.

4. (n.) The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.

5. (n.) One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.

6. (n.) Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.

7. (n.) A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

8. (v. i.) To utter oracles.

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