Definition of consecrate
: dedicated to a sacred purpose
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Examples of consecrate in a Sentence
the consecrate gold tablets which Joseph Smith claimed to have found
Origin and Etymology of consecrate
see 2consecrate
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
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Synonyms
blessed (also blest), consecrated, hallowed, holy, sacred, sacrosanct, sanctified;
Antonyms
Related Words
adored, enshrined, glorified, revered, venerated, worshipped (also worshiped);
ceremonial, liturgical, priestly, religious, ritual, sacramental, spiritual;
Other Christian Religious Terms
Definition of consecrate
consecrated;
consecrating
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: to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite;
especially
: to ordain to the office of bishop
2 a
: 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
Examples of consecrate in a Sentence
a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes
plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony
Recent Examples of consecrate from the Web
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For me, these deployments consecrated the fundamentals of patriotism.
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For me, these deployments consecrated the fundamentals of patriotism.
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For me, these deployments consecrated the fundamentals of patriotism.
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For me, these deployments consecrated the fundamentals of patriotism.
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Rose’s agents were aggressively renegotiating his deal with Adidas, and during All-Star weekend Rose re-signed, consecrating one of the most lucrative endorsement contracts (reported to be worth $185 million over 14 years) in the history of sports.
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The funky aroma’s still there, an earthy restorative, a chewy celebration of the morning after, a communion bowl consecrated with hot tortillas.
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For me, these deployments consecrated the fundamentals of patriotism.
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From that humble beginning arose the first cathedral, consecrated in 1954 as a shrine to the patron saint of local miners, the Virgin of the Rosary of Guasa.
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Origin and Etymology of consecrate
Middle English, from Latin consecratus, past participle of consecrare, from com- + sacrare to consecrate — more at sacred
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of consecrate
devote, dedicate, consecrate, hallow mean to set apart for a special and often higher end. devote is likely to imply compelling motives and often attachment to an objective.
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- devoted his evenings to study
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- dedicated her life to medical research
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- consecrate a church to the worship of God
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- battlegrounds hallowed by the blood of patriots
Other Christian Religious Terms
CONSECRATE Defined for English Language Learners
consecrate
Definition of consecrate for English Language Learners
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: to officially make (something, such as a place or building) holy through a special religious ceremony
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: to officially make (someone) a priest, bishop, etc., through a special religious ceremony
CONSECRATE Defined for Kids
Definition of consecrate for Students
consecrated;
consecrating
: to declare to be sacred or holy : set apart for a sacred purpose
- consecrate a church
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