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v. dedicate to a deity by a vow

v. render holy by means of religious rites

v. appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"

adj. 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"

oil, anoint, anele, ambrocate

v. administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

keep, observe, celebrate

v. celebrate, as of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"

ritualize

v. make or evolve into a ritual; "The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures"

give, dedicate, devote, commit

v. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"

respect, honor, honour, observe, abide by

v. show respect towards; "honor your parents!"

install, put into office

v. put into an office or a position; "the new president was installed immediately after the election"

take, choose, select, make a choice, make a selection, pick out

v. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her"

frock

v. put a frock on

holy, hallowed

adj. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power

sacred

adj. concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"

desecrate, deconsecrate

v. remove the consecration from a person or an object

desecrated

adj. treated with contempt; "many desecrated shrines and cemeteries"

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