set apart

verb3

1. •
   To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
2. •
   To distinguish, make obvious the distinction between (two things) or of (something).
3. •
   To perform a blessing which formally invests a person with authority to serve in a calling or leadership position, typically by laying on of hands.

   • As I sat in fast and testimony meeting last week a sister in the congregation got up and talked about what it means to be set apart as a missionary.. — 2009