The Collaborative International Dictionary
consecrated vs desecrated consecrate
dedicated \dedicated\ adj.
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wholly committed to a purpose or cause; as, a dedicated musician.
Syn: devoted.
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zealous in loyalty or affection; as, dedicated nurses.
Syn: devoted.
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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).