'consecrated vs desecrated consecrate' definitions:

Definition of 'consecrated vs desecrated consecrate'

From: GCIDE
  • dedicated \dedicated\ adj.
  • 1. wholly committed to a purpose or cause; as, a dedicated musician.
  • Syn: devoted. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. zealous in loyalty or affection; as, dedicated nurses.
  • Syn: devoted. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. set apart especially for a higher purpose; as, a life dedicated to science. [Narrower terms: {consecrated (vs. desecrated), consecrate}]
  • Syn: dedicated to(predicate), devoted to(predicate). [WordNet 1.5]