verb
- to make or declare something sacred or holy, especially through a religious ceremony
- to dedicate something solemnly to a particular purpose or cause
adjective
- made sacred or holy; dedicated to a religious purpose
Examples
- The bishop will consecrate the new church next Sunday.
- She decided to consecrate her life to helping the poor.
- The priest consecrated the bread and wine during Mass.
- They walked through the consecrated ground of the cemetery.
- He consecrated his fortune to building schools.
- The altar was consecrated with holy oil.
- She felt called to consecrate herself to religious service.