consecrated — made or declared sacred; devoted to a religious or divine purpose
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made or declared sacred; devoted to a religious or divine purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The vampire hissed and backed away from the consecrated water.
- She felt like her kitchen was consecrated ground after her grandmother's secret recipe finally worked.
- The cathedral has been a consecrated place of worship for over 500 years.
consecrated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪtɪd/]
made or declared sacred; devoted to a religious or divine purpose
The bishop consecrated the new cathedral before a hushed crowd.
The consecrated priest is celebrated for being so dedicated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin consecratus, meaning 'to make sacred together.' In ancient Rome, this term was used when temples or priests were formally dedicated to the gods.
Breakdown
con- (together/completely) + sacr- (sacred) + -ated (past participle suffix)
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📝Examples
“The vampire hissed and backed away from the consecrated water.”
“She felt like her kitchen was consecrated ground after her grandmother's secret recipe finally worked.”
“The cathedral has been a consecrated place of worship for over 500 years.”
“Only consecrated priests are allowed to perform the ceremony.”
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