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Definition of sacrament: 1. One of the solemn religious ordinances enjoined by Christ, the head of the Christian church, to be observed by his followers; hence, specifically, the eucharist; the Lord's Supper.
2. The oath of allegiance taken by Roman soldiers; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.
3. The pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery.
4. To bind by an oath.

Synonyms:

promise, bond, vow, oath, ceremonial, pledge, solemnity, Lord's Supper, mystery, ordinance

matrimony, evensong, ritual, rite, baptism, initiation, Siddur, confirmation, novena, celebration, communion, liturgy, ceremony, Eucharist, christening, holiday, remembrance, transubstantiation, convocation, service, mass, wedlock, vesper, nones, sacrifice, missal, canon, revival, observance, marriage, last rites, solemnization