Verb
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render holy by means of religious rites
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dedicate to a deity by a vow
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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"
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appoint to a clerical posts
"he was ordained in the Church"
Adjective
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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"