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sacred
adjective(sa-cred)worthy of religious veneration
Synonyms: hallowed,
Examples:
The sacred name of Jesus.
sacred
adjective(sa-cred)made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
Synonyms: consecrated, sanctified,
Examples:
The sacred mosque.
Sacred elephants.
Sacred bread and wine.
Sacred elephants.
Sacred bread and wine.
sacred
adjective(sa-cred)concerned with religion or religious purposes
Antonyms: profane,
Examples:
Sacred texts.
Sacred rites.
Sacred music.
Sacred rites.
Sacred music.
sacred
adjective(sa-cred)(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
Examples:
A fund sacred to charity.
A morning hour sacred to study.
A private office sacred to the President.
A morning hour sacred to study.
A private office sacred to the President.
sacred
adjective(sa-cred)worthy of respect or dedication
Examples:
Saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling.