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English adjective: consecrated

1. consecrated solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose


SamplesA life consecrated to science.
The consecrated chapel.
A chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II.


Synonymsconsecrate, dedicated


Similarordained, votive


See alsoholy, sacred


Antonymsdesecrated

2. consecrated made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use


SamplesA consecrated church.
The sacred mosque.
Sacred elephants.
Sacred bread and wine.
Sanctified wine.


Synonymssacred, sanctified


Similarholy


Antonymsunhallowed, unholy









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