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Ebenezer

Noun

1. A personal name derived from Hebrew meaning "stone of help." In the Bible, it is the name given to a stone monument erected by Samuel to commemorate a decisive victory.

Example sentence: My grandfather's name is Ebenezer, which means he is a strong and dependable person.

Noun

2. A church or chapel built under the name Ebenezer, often associated with nonconformist or evangelical Christian denominations.

Example sentence: I attend Sunday service at the Ebenezer church, where the community always welcomes me with open arms.

Adjective

1. Describing a person who is generous and gives willingly; charitable.

Example sentence: The ebenezer millionaire donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable organizations.

Interjection

1. Used to express surprise, gratitude, or relief.

Example sentence: "Ebenezer! I finally found my lost keys!" exclaimed Sarah upon discovering them buried in her purse.

Verb

1. To commemorate or celebrate with gratitude, especially when referring to remembering past blessings or victories.

Example sentence: Every year, we gather around the dining table to ebenezer and give thanks for the good things that have come our way.