consecrate in English dictionary

  • consecrate

    Meanings and definitions of "consecrate"

    • To declare, or otherwise make something holy.
    • adjective
      Consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.
    • verb
      To declare, or otherwise make something holy.
    • To give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause.
    • to declare, or otherwise make something holy
    • adjective
      solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"
    • verb
      appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"
    • verb
      dedicate to a deity by a vow
    • 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"
    • verb
      render holy by means of religious rites

    Synonyms of "consecrate" in English dictionary

    devote, enthrone, hallow are the top synonyms of "consecrate" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "consecrate" in English dictionary

    desecrate, desecrated are the top antonyms of "consecrate" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of consecrate

    • consecrate ( third-person singular simple present consecrates, present participle consecrating, simple past and past participle consecrated)
    • consecrate (comparative more consecrate, superlative most consecrate)
    • consecrate (third-person singular simple present consecrates, present participle consecrating, simple past and past participle consecrated)

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