Synonyms: bless, consecrate, hallow, sanctify
Definition: render holy by means of religious rites
Similar words: declare
Definition: state emphatically and authoritatively
Usage: He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with
Synonyms: vow, consecrate
Definition: dedicate to a deity by a vow
Similar words: give, dedicate, consecrate, devote, commit
Definition: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Usage: She committed herself to the work of God; give one's talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church
Synonyms: give, dedicate, consecrate, devote, commit
Definition: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Usage: She committed herself to the work of God; give one's talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church
Similar words: use, utilise, utilize, employ, apply
Definition: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Usage: use your head!; we only use Spanish at home; I can't use this tool; Apply a magnetic field here; This thinking was applied to many projects; How do you utilize this tool?; I apply this rule to get good results; use the plastic bags to store the food; He doesn't know how to use a computer
Synonyms: consecrate, ordain, order, ordinate
Definition: appoint to a clerical posts
Usage: he was ordained in the Church
Similar words: vest, enthrone, invest
Definition: provide with power and authority
Usage: They vested the council with special rights
Synonyms: consecrate, consecrated, dedicated
Definition: solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
Usage: a life consecrated to science; the consecrated chapel; a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
Similar words: ordained
Definition: invested with ministerial or priestly functions
Usage: an ordained priest
Similar words: votive
Definition: dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
Usage: votive prayers