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 ]
consecrate (adj.)
appoint to a clerical posts; he was ordained in the Church
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
dedicate to a deity by a vow
[ Syn: vow ]
render holy by means of religious rites