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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.
During the ritual, the sacred objects were consecrated to symbolize their spiritual significance.
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.
The family consecrated the land to farming, making it their lifelong mission.
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.
He was consecrated as a bishop in a grand ceremony attended by the entire congregation.
consecrate
01
dedicated to a sacred purpose
Examples
The consecrate altar was reserved for solemn rites.
Only consecrate vessels may be used during the Eucharist.
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