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to consecrate
01
consacrer
to make something sacred through religious rituals
Transitive: to consecrate sth
Exemples
During the ritual, the sacred objects were consecrated to symbolize their spiritual significance.
Pendant le rituel, les objets sacrés ont été consacrés pour symboliser leur importance spirituelle.
02
consacrer [qch] à [qch]
to devote one's entire resources to some specific cause
Transitive: to consecrate one's time or resources to sth
Exemples
The family consecrated the land to farming, making it their lifelong mission.
La famille a consacré la terre à l'agriculture, en faisant sa mission à vie.
03
consacrer, ordonner
to officially appoint or ordain someone to a sacred religious role
Transitive: to consecrate sb
Exemples
He was consecrated as a bishop in a grand ceremony attended by the entire congregation.
Il a été consacré évêque lors d'une grande cérémonie à laquelle toute la congrégation a assisté.
consecrate
01
consacré, sacré
dedicated to a sacred purpose
Exemples
Only consecrate vessels may be used during the Eucharist.
Seuls les vases consacrés peuvent être utilisés pendant l'Eucharistie.
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consecrated
consecration
deconsecrate
consecrate
