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take the veil
 

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Verb take the veil has 1 sense
  1. take the veil - become a nun; "The young woman took the veil after ther fiance died"
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Term: Take the Veil

Definition:

Verb (phrasal): To become a nun and enter a religious order, typically involving the act of covering one's head with a veil as a symbol of commitment and dedication to a religious life.

Sample Sentences:

  1. After many years of contemplation, she finally decided to take the veil and dedicate her life to serving God.

  2. Emma's lifelong dream was to take the veil and join the convent to live a life of prayer and devotion.

  3. As a young girl, Mary was deeply inspired by the nuns at her local church, which led her to make the decision to take the veil later in life.

  4. After taking the veil, Sister Catherine adopted a new name and devoted herself to a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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