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consecrate
adjective
verb
Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
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adjective
Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
“A life consecrated to science”
verb
Render holy by means of religious rites
verb
Dedicate to a deity by a vow
verb
Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
“She committed herself to the work of God”
verb
Appoint to a clerical posts
“He was ordained in the Church”
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A life consecrated to science
The consecrated chapel
A chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
She committed herself to the work of God
Give one's talents to a good cause
Consecrate your life to the church
He was ordained in the Church
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