Take the veil
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Choice
Refers to a personal, often profound, decision to lead a religious life. 
She felt a deep calling and chose to take the veil.
Pro Tip 2/3Life Commitment
Indicates a lifelong commitment, not a temporary or reversible situation. 
Once she took the veil, she knew her life was dedicated to her faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Celibacy Implication
Implies choosing to live without marrying or engaging in sexual activity. 
By deciding to take the veil, she embraced a life of celibacy.