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consecrate
[kon-si-kreyt]
verb (used with object)
to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity.
to consecrate a new church building.
Antonyms:to make (something) an object of honor or veneration; hallow.
a custom consecrated by time.
Synonyms: ,to devote or dedicate to some purpose.
a life consecrated to science.
to admit or ordain to a sacred office, especially to the episcopate.
to change (bread and wine) into the Eucharist.
adjective
consecrate
/ ˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪt, ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪtərɪ /
verb
to make or declare sacred or holy; sanctify
to dedicate (one's life, time, etc) to a specific purpose
to ordain (a bishop)
Christianity to sanctify (bread and wine) for the Eucharist to be received as the body and blood of Christ
to cause to be respected or revered; venerate
time has consecrated this custom
adjective
archaicconsecrated
Other Word Forms
- consecrator noun
- consecrater noun
- consecratory adjective
- consecrative adjective
- deconsecrate verb (used with object)
- preconsecrate verb (used with object)
- reconsecrate verb (used with object)
- unconsecrative adjective
- ˌDzԲˈپDz noun
- ˈDzԲˌٴǰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of consecrate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of consecrate1
Example Sentences
He uncovered relics inscribed and consecrated nearly 2,000 years ago.
It has been placed on Unesco's World Heritage list, along with some of Gaudi's other works, and was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.
Later that evening, Rocky himself made an appearance, effectively consecrating his own corner of the fair and Design.Space as a whole.
Bishop Rachel was consecrated as the 41st Bishop of Gloucester in 2015.
These are the kinds of things you hear in line at Telluride, attendees hoping to do some consecrating and electing of their own.
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