1
as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes
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as in blesses
to make holy through prayers or ritual
plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony
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The program dedicates money for literacy instruction in schools.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
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After the death of his gangster father, a teen in 1960s Japan is adopted by a kabuki actor and dedicates himself to mastering the theatrical art.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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The center console devotes an inordinate amount of space to side-by-side wireless phone chargers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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Herbs like rosemary are a smart, low-effort crop that saves money and adds fresh flavor on demand.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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When stress and adrenaline are maxed, muscle memory is what saves your partner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Consecrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrates. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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