Definitions for consecrate

Definitions for (verb) consecrate

Main entry: bless, consecrate, hallow, sanctify

Definition: render holy by means of religious rites


Main entry: vow, consecrate

Definition: dedicate to a deity by a vow


Main entry: give, dedicate, consecrate, devote, commit

Definition: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

Usage: She committed herself to the work of God; give one's talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church


Main entry: consecrate, ordain, order, ordinate

Definition: appoint to a clerical posts

Usage: he was ordained in the Church


Definitions for (adj) consecrate

Main entry: consecrate, consecrated, dedicated

Definition: solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose

Usage: a life consecrated to science; the consecrated chapel; a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II


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