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(adj) consecrated, dedicated
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
(verb) bless, hallow, sanctify
render holy by means of religious rites
(verb) vow
dedicate to a deity by a vow
(verb) give, dedicate, devote, commit
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
She committed herself to the work of God; give one's talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church
(verb) ordain, order, ordinate
appoint to a clerical posts
he was ordained in the Church