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consecrate::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bless, hallow, sanctify |
| Type of | declare |
| Has types | reconsecrate |
| Derivation | consecration |
consecrate::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | consecrated, dedicated |
a life consecrated to science.
the consecrated chapel.
Examples of consecrate
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There, an ambitious bishop who has come to consecrate a church is assassinated.
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He invited Lord Brahma, the cosmic creator, consecrate the temple and the images.
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As we enter the wedding season, each faith has its own way to consecrate marriage.
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Lefebvre could consecrate one follower as a bishop, subject to papal approval.
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The salt is mixed with the water to consecrate it, in effect producing holy water.
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Vann was there to consecrate a newly built chapel, including a 100-foot bell tower.
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I did not realise that the word consecrate could be used in that wider sense.
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The Pope visit the city of Barcelona to consecrate La Sagrada Familia church.
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On his way to Alexandria, he stopped in Memphis to consecrate the sacred bull Apis.
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- Consecrated: solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"
- Ordain: appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"
- Give: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
- Vow: dedicate to a deity by a vow
- Render holy by means of religious rites
- (consecrated) made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; "a consecrated church"; "the sacred mosque"; "sacred elephants"; "sacred bread and wine"; "sanctified wine"
- Consecrate is the first studio album by American hardcore band Painstake, released on October 1, 1995.
- (Consecration (band)) Consecration is a five-piece experimental metal band from Serbia. Their unique sound that incorporates elements from various musical genres earned them a growing fan base on the Balkans.
- To declare, or otherwise make something holy
