Definition of consecrate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: dedicated to a sacred purpose
consecrate
verbconsecrated; consecrating
Definition of consecrate (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite especially : to ordain to the office of bishop
2a : to make or declare sacred especially : to devote irrevocably to the worship of God by a solemn ceremony consecrate a church
b : to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of (eucharistic bread and wine)
c : to devote to a purpose with or as if with deep solemnity or dedication
3 : to make inviolable or venerable
principles consecrated by the weight of history
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The first known use of consecrate was in the 14th century
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