to consecrate
Third Person
consecrates
Present Participle
consecrating
Past Tense
consecrated
Past Participle
consecrated
1
to make something sacred through religious rituals
transitive
- The priest consecrated the church with a special ceremony, dedicating it to divine worship.
- During the ritual, the sacred objects were consecrated to symbolize their spiritual significance.
- The religious community gathered to consecrate the ground for the construction of a new temple.
- The ceremony served to consecrate the marriage vows, invoking divine blessings on the union.
- The priest used sacred oils to consecrate the baptismal font, setting it apart for the initiation of new members into the faith.
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2
to devote one's entire resources to some specific cause
transitive
- She consecrated her life to helping others through volunteer work.
- The family consecrated the land to farming, making it their lifelong mission.
- He consecrated his time to the study of ancient history, forsaking other interests.
- The artist consecrated his work to the ideals of peace and unity.
- After years of dedication, he consecrated his career to environmental conservation.
3
to officially appoint or ordain someone to a sacred religious role
transitive
- The bishop will consecrate the new priest during tomorrow's ceremony.
- He was consecrated as a bishop in a grand ceremony attended by the entire congregation.
- The church leaders consecrated the young man, recognizing his dedication and faith.
- After years of service, he was finally consecrated to the office of bishop.
- The ceremony to consecrate him was held in the cathedral, with prayers and blessings.