consecrate
pronunciation
How to pronounce consecrate in British English:
UK [ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt]
How to pronounce consecrate in American English:
US [ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪt]
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- Verb:
- 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
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- Adjective:
- solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
Word Origin
- consecrate (v.)
- late 14c., from Latin consecratus, past participle of consecrare "to make holy, devote," from com- "together" (see com-) + sacrare (see sacred). Related: Consecrated; consecrating.
Antonym
Example
- 1. He decided to consecrate his life to service of god .
- 2. We cannot dedicate , we cannot consecrate , we cannot hallow this ground .
- 3. I consecrate and cleanse this water .
- 4. Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them .
- 5. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me .