Difference between Sacred and Dedicated

What is the difference between Sacred and Dedicated?

Sacred as an adjective is set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service. while Dedicated as an adjective is devoted; loyal; conscientious.

Sacred

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service. Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular; religious; as, sacred history. Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable. Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable. Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to. Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To consecrate

Example sentence: Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission.

Dedicated

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Devoted; loyal; conscientious.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

Example sentence: Any job very well done that has been carried out by a person who is fully dedicated is always a source of inspiration.

We hope you now know whether to use Sacred or Dedicated in your sentence.

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