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dais

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of dais

a level usually raised surface
  • the speaker took his place at the front of the dais
Synonyms of dais

platform, podium, rostrum, stage, stand, tribune
Words Related to dais

altar, bimah (also bima), footpace, pulpit

riser, scaffold

balcony, gallery

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