CONSECRATED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of consecrated

as in holy

set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God built the cemetery on consecrated ground

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verb

past tense of consecrate

as in dedicated

to keep or intend for a special purpose a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes

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as in blessed

to make holy through prayers or ritual plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony

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Recent Examples of consecrated

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The group, which celebrates the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, first broke with Rome in 1988, after its founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, consecrated four bishops without papal consent. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The group’s relationship with Rome fractured in 1988 after Lefebvre consecrated bishops without papal approval, leading to excommunications and a long-running dispute over its status within the Catholic Church. — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026

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In the late 1980s, its ‌founder ⁠Marcel Lefebvre consecrated four bishops without the approval of Pope John Paul II, leading those involved to be excommunicated. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026 In 1988 Archbishop Lefebvre consecrated four bishops without the approval of Pope John Paul II. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecrated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecrated

Adjective

This campaign season contains all sorts of scenarios screaming for holy intervention.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
The holiday is a holy time for Jews, and is believed to be the birthday of the universe or the day God created Adam and Eve.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of holy

Verb

Last October, the college dedicated its homecoming football game to Pruim.

— Sheryl Lee, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
According to Media Matters, since June 25, Fox News has dedicated at least 206 segments to the WNBA, largely aimed at stoking tensions related to race and trans athletes.

— Sam Fragoso, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dedicated

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Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Not for nothing has White Barn Inn been blessed with just about every hospitality and dining award possible—from the endless applause of regional magazines and AAA five diamond ratings to a spot on Traveler's Gold List.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blessed

Adjective

Both the house and its environment have, as a result, led to intense research into the field of sacred geometry, including naturally occurring numerical patterns such as the Fibonacci sequence and golden ratio.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026
Zhang Ding, a key figure in Chinese contemporary art, contributes a piece composed of golden light panels that casts an almost sacred glow, illuminating transparent glass humanoid heads with gemstone-like surfaces.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sacred

Verb

The Chargers social media team recently made an Instagram post devoted entirely to his sneakers, with close-up shots of his array of Nike Air Force sneakers in bright yellow, green, blue, white with gold trim, and animal print.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The two devoted an episode to reëxamining the Wonderbra’s legacy in light of recent events.

— Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of devoted

Adjective

The site remains a venerated Buddhist shrine used for local worship.

— Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
On the night of June 15, a Russian drone directly hit the most venerated site for Ukraine’s majority Orthodox Christians, and indeed for much of Eastern Christendom.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

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