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

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