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(verb) render holy by means of religious rites |
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Synonyms: bless, hallow, sanctify |
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Related Words: declare, reconsecrate |
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Antonyms: desecrate |
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(adjective) solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II" |
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Synonyms: consecrated, dedicated |
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(verb) dedicate to a deity by a vow |
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Synonyms: vow |
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Related Words: commit, dedicate, devote, give |
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(verb) of clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church" |
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Synonyms: ordain, order |
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Related Words: enthrone, invest, vest |
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