consecrate
con
ˈkɑn
kaan
sec
ˌsək
sēk
rate
reɪt
reit
British pronunciation
/kˈɒnsɪkɹˌe‍ɪt/

Definizione e significato di "consecrate"in inglese

to consecrate
01

consacrare, santificare

to make something sacred through religious rituals
Transitive: to consecrate sth
to consecrate definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The priest used sacred oils to consecrate the baptismal font, setting it apart for the initiation of new members into the faith.
Il sacerdote ha usato oli sacri per consacrare il fonte battesimale, destinandolo all'iniziazione dei nuovi membri nella fede.
02

consacrare, dedicare

to devote one's entire resources to some specific cause
Transitive: to consecrate one's time or resources to sth
example
Esempi
After years of dedication, he consecrated his career to environmental conservation.
Dopo anni di dedizione, ha consacrato la sua carriera alla conservazione ambientale.
03

consacrare, ordinare

to officially appoint or ordain someone to a sacred religious role
Transitive: to consecrate sb
example
Esempi
The ceremony to consecrate him was held in the cathedral, with prayers and blessings.
La cerimonia per consacrarlo si è tenuta nella cattedrale, con preghiere e benedizioni.
consecrate
01

consacrato, sacro

dedicated to a sacred purpose
example
Esempi
The relics were placed in a consecrate shrine.
Le reliquie furono poste in un santuario consacrato.
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