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On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Polycarp. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as martyr and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Polycarp in a sentence

Polycarp meaning

A polycarpic plant.

Synonyms of Polycarp

saint polycarp st. polycarp martyr

Related words

Other words often associated with Polycarp or its synonyms:

torture kill torment sufferer victim

Using Polycarp

  • The main meaning on this page is: A polycarpic plant.
  • Useful related words include: saint polycarp, st. polycarp, martyr.
  • In the example corpus, polycarp often appears in combinations such as: polycarp was, that polycarp, of polycarp.

Context around Polycarp

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 19.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 11 start, 7 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

nwonyi 1× nairobi 1× trobisch 1× heard 1× importance 1× blessed 1× bishop 1× neither 1×

Often after:

igathe 2× advances 1× emeka 1× may 1× personally 1× occupies 1× sat 1× nor 1× goes 1× lived 1×

Sentence patterns with Polycarp

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and heard polycarp personally in 1× cp nwonyi polycarp emeka to 1× date of polycarp s death 1× david trobisch polycarp may have 1× heard bishop polycarp d 155 1× importance polycarp occupies an 1× man called polycarp who lived 1× martyrdom of polycarp advances an 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

according to david 1× callister is therefore 1× david s latest 1× he relates how 1× importance polycarp occupies 1× irenaeus also reports 1×

Common sentence endings:

155 at smyrna 1× 18 months ago 1× early christian church 1× had seen jesus 1× in 155 156 1× in lower asia 1×

Words around Polycarp

Just before it in the word index:

polycarbonate 43 polybutadiene 2 polybius 46 polybian 3 polyatomic 18 polyaromatic 2

Just after it in the word index:

polycentric 4 polychaete 5 polychaetes 7 polychlorinated 10 polychoral 8 polychromatic 4

Similar in corpus frequency:

aar 34 abdulla 34 abimbola 34 abp 34 accommodative 34 accoutrements 34

Corpus analysis for Polycarp

  • In this selection, "polycarp" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 19.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, nwonyi, nairobi, trobisch, igathe, advances and emeka stand out and add context to how "polycarp" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and heard polycarp personally in and cp nwonyi polycarp emeka to. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "polycarp" sits close to words such as aar, abdulla and abimbola, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with polycarp

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Polycarp was a disciple of the Apostle John. (8 words)

St. Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle John, was martyred in 155/156. (13 words)

Importance Polycarp occupies an important place in the history of the early Christian Church. (14 words)

Longer example sentences

If so, then Polycarp's martyrdom would have had to occur at least a month after the traditional February 23 dating since according to the Hebrew calendar the earliest time Nisan 14, the date of the Passover, can fall on in any given year is late March. (47 words)

Callister is therefore seeking the help of Governor Fubara and Commissioner of Police Rivers State Command, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka to find the body of her son. (27 words)

He relates how and when he became a Christian, and in his letter to Florinus stated that he saw and heard Polycarp personally in lower Asia. (26 words)

Question examples

Polycarp goes on to say "How then can I blaspheme my King and Savior? (14 words)

Example sentences (20)

The Martyrdom of Polycarp advances an argument for a particular understanding of martyrdom, with Polycarp’s death as its prized example.

Callister is therefore seeking the help of Governor Fubara and Commissioner of Police Rivers State Command, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka to find the body of her son.

David’s latest story features a man called Polycarp who lived in the second century.

Sonko has never appointed his deputy since the resignation of Polycarp Igathe 18 months ago.

Second Deputy Governor of Nairobi Polycarp Igathe has ordered a full investigation of the fire.

St. Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle John, was martyred in 155/156.

According to David Trobisch, Polycarp may have been the one who compiled, edited, and published the New Testament.

He relates how and when he became a Christian, and in his letter to Florinus stated that he saw and heard Polycarp personally in lower Asia.

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If so, then Polycarp's martyrdom would have had to occur at least a month after the traditional February 23 dating since according to the Hebrew calendar the earliest time Nisan 14, the date of the Passover, can fall on in any given year is late March.

Importance Polycarp occupies an important place in the history of the early Christian Church.

Irenaeus also reports that Polycarp was converted to Christianity by apostles, was consecrated a bishop, and communicated with many who had seen Jesus.

Irenaeus states (iii. 3) that on Polycarp's visit to Rome, his testimony converted many disciples of Marcion and Valentinus.

Irenaeus wrote to Florinus: citation I could tell you the place where the blessed Polycarp sat to preach the Word of God.

It is certain that, while still very young, Irenaeus had seen and heard Bishop Polycarp (d. 155) at Smyrna.

Lightfoot would argue for the earlier date of Polycarp's death, with which Killen would strongly disagree.

Neither Polycarp nor Anicetus persuaded the other, but they did not consider the matter schismatic either, parting in peace and leaving the question unsettled.

Polycarp goes on to say "How then can I blaspheme my King and Savior?

Polycarp had learned from apostle John to flee from those who change the divine truth.

Polycarp lived in an age after the deaths of the apostles, when a variety of interpretations of the sayings of Jesus were being preached.

Polycarp was a disciple of the Apostle John.

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Common combinations with polycarp

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "polycarp" in a sentence?
An example: "The Martyrdom of Polycarp advances an argument for a particular understanding of martyrdom, with Polycarp’s death as its prized example." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "polycarp" from authentic English texts.
What does "polycarp" mean?
Polycarp means: A polycarpic plant.
What are synonyms of "polycarp"?
Common synonyms of "polycarp" include: saint polycarp, st. polycarp, martyr.
How many example sentences with "polycarp" are there?
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