consecrate (Meaning)
consecrate (v)
appoint to a clerical posts
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
dedicate to a deity by a vow
render holy by means of religious rites
consecrate (a)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
Synonyms & Antonyms of consecrate
Synonyms:
- religious
- blest
- sacral
- liturgical
- sacrosanct
- sanctified
- hallowed
- biblical
- venerated
- blessed
- ceremonial
- revered
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consecrate Sentence Examples
- The priest will consecrate the bread and wine during the Eucharistic ceremony.
- The ancient temple was consecrated to the gods by a grand ceremony.
- We will consecrate this ground as a memorial to those who lost their lives in battle.
- The bishop will consecrate the newly built church next Sunday.
- It is a tradition to consecrate the marriage vows in the presence of family and friends.
- The act of consecration imbues the object with sacred significance.
- The ritualistic dance was performed to consecrate the harvest festival.
- The artist sought to consecrate his work by dedicating it to his late mentor.
- The president will consecrate the new university building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- As part of the religious ceremony, the priests will consecrate the holy water.
FAQs About the word consecrate
appoint to a clerical posts, give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause, dedicate to a deity by a vow, render holy by means of religious rites, sole
sacred,holy, consecrated, religious,blest, sacral, liturgical, sacrosanct, sanctified, hallowed
unconsecrated, unconsecrated, unhallowed, unhallowed,earthly, deconsecrated, unspiritual, temporal, secular, mundane
The priest will consecrate the bread and wine during the Eucharistic ceremony.
The ancient temple was consecrated to the gods by a grand ceremony.
We will consecrate this ground as a memorial to those who lost their lives in battle.
The bishop will consecrate the newly built church next Sunday.
