consecrated Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb appoint to a clerical posts
    ordinate; consecrate; ordain; order.
    • he was ordained in the Church
  2. verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    devote; commit; consecrate; dedicate; give.
    • She committed herself to the work of God
    • give one's talents to a good cause
    • consecrate your life to the church
  3. verb dedicate to a deity by a vow
    consecrate; vow.
  4. verb render holy by means of religious rites
    bless; consecrate; hallow; sanctify.
  5. adjective solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
    dedicated; consecrate.
    • a life consecrated to science
    • the consecrated chapel
    • a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
  6. adjective satellite made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
    sanctified; sacred.
    • a consecrated church
    • the sacred mosque
    • sacred elephants
    • sacred bread and wine
    • sanctified wine

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