consecrated
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What does consecrated mean?
Consecrated describes something that is considered sacred. Something consecrated is dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or for spiritual or religious purposes.
Something usually becomes consecrated through a ritual or ceremony in which a religious leader blesses it or imposes some type of belief onto it. In many faiths, consecrated items are revered for their ability to bless, bring good fortune, and be used as a tool for praying.
In many Christian faiths, consecrated specifically describes the bread and wine that, according to the faith, have been changed into the Eucharist.
While consecrated is most commonly used in these religious senses, it is sometimes used figuratively to describe something that is not religious but still highly honored or revered, such as a consecrated study in a subject, such as mathematics or science.
Example: The mosque down the road was consecrated just in time for their Nikah ceremony.
Where does consecrated come from?
The first records of the term consecrated come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin consecrātus.
In some faiths, when someone is ordained or assigned an office in the faith, they are said to be consecrated, meaning that the person is devoting their life to the faith and their role in it. Many faith leadership positions, especially in faiths descended from Abraham, require that their consecrated leaders take vows that affirm their consecration and allow them to be ordained.
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What are some other forms related to consecrated?
- consecratedness (noun)
- deconsecrated (verb, adjective)
- reconsecrated (verb, adjective)
- unconsecrated (verb, adjective)
What are some synonyms for consecrated?
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How is consecrated used in real life?
Consecrated is used almost exclusively to describe something that is sacred or blessed, especially the Eucharist.
Consecrated life is a great gift of God: a gift of God to the Church, a gift of God to His People.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 2, 2017
Carrying candles, superiors of religious orders process into St. Pete's for feast of Presentation of Lord, World Day for Consecrated Life.
— Catholic News Service (@CatholicNewsSvc) February 2, 2013
A pig was hanged in France in 1394 for sacrilege. It had eaten a consecrated wafer.
— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) September 30, 2014
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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for consecrated?
A. blessed
B. sacred
C. unconsecrated
D. sanctified