Associations to the word «Consecrate»

Wiktionary

CONSECRATE, verb. To declare, or otherwise make something holy.
CONSECRATE, adjective. Consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.

Dictionary definition

CONSECRATE, verb. Appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church".
CONSECRATE, verb. Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church".
CONSECRATE, verb. Dedicate to a deity by a vow.
CONSECRATE, verb. Render holy by means of religious rites.
CONSECRATE, adjective. Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada