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

[ Syn: consecrated , dedicated ]

appoint to a clerical posts; he was ordained in the Church

[ Syn: ordain , ordinate , order ]

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; She committed herself to the work of God; give ones talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church

[ Syn: give , dedicate , commit , devote ]

dedicate to a deity by a vow

[ Syn: vow ]

render holy by means of religious rites

[ Syn: bless , hallow , sanctify ]