consecrates; consecrated; consecrating
1
: to officially make (something, such as a place or building) holy through a special religious ceremony
—usually used as (be) consecrated
The church was consecrated in 1856.
The bones are buried in consecrated ground.
2
: to officially make (someone) a priest, bishop, etc., through a special religious ceremony
—usually used as (be) consecrated
He was recently consecrated (as) a priest.
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“Consecrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/consecrate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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