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Synonyms for consecrated


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kon-si-kreyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn sɪˌkreɪt



Définition of consecrated

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin consecratus, past participle of consecrare "to make holy, devote," from com- "together" (see com-) + sacrare (see sacred). Related: Consecrated; consecrating.
  • adj blessed
Example sentences :
  • Hence the hair of the deceased was consecrated to her, and her name invoked at funerals.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • It stands upon a site which has been consecrated to the service of God for many centuries.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • Before the end of the year the King was consecrated at Rheims.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • There are some consecrated reputations which I wouldn't give a rap for.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • To whom that basilica was consecrated Procopius does not say.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
  • The orthodox recalled Paul; the Arians consecrated Macedonius.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
  • I've got to go up to the store and get a can of that consecrated soup for supper.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The tunes and hymns which are to be consecrated for each festival have been already determined by us.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • These they fixed and consecrated in their temples; and no artist or musician is allowed to deviate from them.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • And how nobly since that he has, by the grace of Heaven, redeemed and consecrated his life.
  • Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

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