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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