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to consecrate
01
to make something sacred through religious rituals
Transitive: to consecrate sth
Examples
The priest consecrated the church with a special ceremony, dedicating it to divine worship.
02
to devote one's entire resources to some specific cause
Transitive: to consecrate one's time or resources to sth
Examples
She consecrated her life to helping others through volunteer work.
03
to officially appoint or ordain someone to a sacred religious role
Transitive: to consecrate sb
Examples
The bishop will consecrate the new priest during tomorrow's ceremony.
consecrate
01
dedicated to a sacred purpose
Examples
The consecrate altar was reserved for solemn rites.
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