What does consecrate mean in English? Meaning of consecrate definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "consecrate": appoint to a clerical posts
Verb
Meaning: appoint to a clerical postsExample: he was ordained in the ChurchSynonyms: consecrate
ordain
order
ordinateHypernyms: enthrone
invest
vestMeaning of "consecrate": solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose
Adjective
Meaning: solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purposeExample: a life consecrated to science
the consecrated chapel
a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War IISynonyms: consecrate
consecrated
dedicatedAntonyms: desecratedSimilar: ordained
votiveAlso see: holy
sacredMeaning of "consecrate": give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Verb
Meaning: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or causeExample: She committed herself to the work of God
give one's talents to a good cause
consecrate your life to the churchSynonyms: commit
consecrate
dedicate
devote
giveHyponyms: apply
consecrate
rededicate
vowHypernyms: apply
employ
use
utilise
utilizeMeaning of "consecrate": dedicate to a deity by a vow
Verb
Meaning: dedicate to a deity by a vowSynonyms: consecrate
vowHypernyms: commit
consecrate
dedicate
devote
giveMeaning of "consecrate": render holy by means of religious rites
Verb
Meaning: render holy by means of religious ritesSynonyms: bless
consecrate
hallow
sanctifyHyponyms: reconsecrateHypernyms: declareAntonyms: deconsecrate
desecrate
unhallowAdjective: To declare, or otherwise make something holy. 1863 November 19, Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address, based on the signed "Bliss Copy" But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow, this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.1863 November 19, Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address, based on the signed "Bliss Copy" But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow, this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.Synonyms:
bless, sanctify, dedicate, ordain, beatify, anoint, devote, hallow, exalt, venerate, honor, set apart,
Antonyms:
condemn, curse, damn, disallow, desecrate, denounce, deprecate,
