consecrate

/kˈɒnsɪkɹˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈkɑnsəˌkɹeɪt/

to consecrate

MAIN VERB

render holy by means of religious rites

synonyms : bless

antonyms : desecrate

dedicate to a deity by a vow

synonyms : vow

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

synonyms : commit

appoint to a clerical posts

synonyms : ordain

consecrate

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

antonyms : desecrated

Examples

1. His pastor consecrated a communion wafer and a small vial of communion wine.

2. And finally, on April 21 1211, Archbishop Pedro Muñiz, in the presence of King Alfonso IX, consecrated the Romanesque cathedral of Santiago.

3. These stones as well, of course, have been consecrated.

4. Is it consecrated?