Meaning of "sacred" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of sacred

1. (adj.sat.) (often followed by `to'') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person; "a fund sacred to charity"; "a morning hour sacred to study"; "a private office sacred to the President"

2. (adj.sat.) made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated chursh"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine"

3. (adj.sat.) worthy of religious veneration; "the sacred name of Jesus"; "Jerusalem''s hallowed soil"

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

5. (adj.sat.) worthy of respect or dedication; "saw motherhood as woman''s sacred calling"

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