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Definition of Consecrate
1. Verb. Appoint to a clerical posts. "He was ordained in the Church"
Exact synonyms: Ordain, Order, Ordinate
Generic synonyms: Enthrone, Invest, Vest
Derivative terms: Consecration, Consecration, Ordainer, Ordinance, Order
Generic synonyms: Enthrone, Invest, Vest
Derivative terms: Consecration, Consecration, Ordainer, Ordinance, Order
2. Adjective. Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose. "A chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"
Exact synonyms: Consecrated, Dedicated
Similar to: Ordained, Votive
Also: Holy, Sacred
Antonyms: Desecrated
Similar to: Ordained, Votive
Also: Holy, Sacred
Antonyms: Desecrated
3. Verb. Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. "Consecrate your life to the church"
Exact synonyms: Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Give
Specialized synonyms: Vow, Rededicate, Apply
Related verbs: Give, Give, Sacrifice
Generic synonyms: Apply, Employ, Use, Utilise, Utilize
Derivative terms: Commitment, Consecration, Dedication, Dedication, Dedication, Dedication, Devotee, Devotion, Devotion
Specialized synonyms: Vow, Rededicate, Apply
Related verbs: Give, Give, Sacrifice
Generic synonyms: Apply, Employ, Use, Utilise, Utilize
Derivative terms: Commitment, Consecration, Dedication, Dedication, Dedication, Dedication, Devotee, Devotion, Devotion
4. Verb. Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
Exact synonyms: Vow
Generic synonyms: Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Give
Derivative terms: Consecration, Consecration, Vow
Generic synonyms: Commit, Dedicate, Devote, Give
Derivative terms: Consecration, Consecration, Vow
5. Verb. Render holy by means of religious rites.
Exact synonyms: Bless, Hallow, Sanctify
Specialized synonyms: Reconsecrate
Generic synonyms: Declare
Derivative terms: Consecration, Saint, Saint, Sanctification
Antonyms: Desecrate
Specialized synonyms: Reconsecrate
Generic synonyms: Declare
Derivative terms: Consecration, Saint, Saint, Sanctification
Antonyms: Desecrate
Definition of Consecrate
1. a. Consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.
2. v. t. To make, or declare to be, sacred; to appropriate to sacred uses; to set apart, dedicate, or devote, to the service or worship of God; as, to consecrate a church; to give (one's self) unreservedly, as to the service of God.
Definition of Consecrate
1. [v -CRATED, -CRATING, -CRATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Consecrate
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