consecrating Definition
- 1to make something holy or to officially dedicate something for a religious purpose
- 2to devote oneself fully to a particular purpose or goal
Using consecrating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consecrating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The bishop will be consecrating the new church next week.
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The ceremony was held to consecrate the new temple.
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She spent years consecrating herself to her art.
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He consecrated his life to serving the poor.
consecrating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for consecrating
Phrases with consecrating
a place that has been made holy, often through religious or spiritual rituals
Example
The cemetery is considered consecrated ground.
the bread used in the Christian Eucharist, which is believed to become the body of Christ during the Mass
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The priest held up the consecrated host for all to see.
a way of life in the Catholic Church that involves taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
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She decided to enter consecrated life and become a nun.
Summary: consecrating in Brief
The verb 'consecrating' [ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪŋ] means to make something holy or to officially dedicate something for a religious purpose. It can also refer to devoting oneself fully to a particular purpose or goal. Examples include 'The bishop will be consecrating the new church next week.' and 'She spent years consecrating herself to her art.' Phrases like 'consecrated ground' and 'consecrated host' denote places or objects that have been made holy through religious or spiritual rituals.
