consecrate
consecrate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To make or declare something sacred, or to dedicate it formally to a religious or divine purpose.
"The bishop arrived at the newly built cathedral to consecrate the main altar."
To devote or dedicate one's time, life, or efforts exclusively to a noble cause or special purpose.
"She chose to consecrate her entire medical career to eradicating preventable diseases in rural communities."
To ordain someone formally to a sacred office, especially that of a bishop.
"The archbishop will consecrate three new bishops during next Sunday's solemn ceremony."
• adjective
Set apart as sacred, holy, or dedicated to a solemn religious purpose (used chiefly in literary or archaic contexts).
"The ancient pilgrims gathered upon the consecrate ground at the foot of the shrine."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'consecratus', the past participle of 'consecrare' ('to make holy or dedicate'), formed from the intensive prefix 'com-' and 'sacrare' (from 'sacer', meaning 'sacred').