consecrate
adjective
con·se·crate
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Definition of consecrate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: dedicated to a sacred purpose
consecrate
verb
consecrated;
consecrating
Definition of consecrate (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite
especially
: to ordain to the office of bishop
2a
: to make or declare sacred
especially
: to devote irrevocably to the worship of God by a solemn ceremony
consecrate a church
b
: to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of (eucharistic bread and wine)
c
: to devote to a purpose with or as if with deep solemnity or dedication
3
: to make inviolable or venerable
principles consecrated by the weight of history