説明中心

consecrate

[ˈkɑːnsəkreɪt]

consecrate Definition

  • 1to make something or someone holy and dedicated to a particular purpose
  • 2to officially declare a building or place as sacred

Using consecrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consecrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The priest consecrated the new church building.

  • Example

    The ceremony consecrated their marriage.

  • Example

    The land was consecrated as a national park.

  • Example

    The soldiers were consecrated to the service of their country.

consecrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for consecrate

Antonyms for consecrate

Phrases with consecrate

  • a cemetery or burial ground that has been blessed or made holy

    Example

    The family buried their loved one in the consecrated ground of the local churchyard.

  • a religious vocation or way of life that involves dedicating oneself fully to God

    Example

    She felt called to live a consecrated life as a nun.

  • the bread used in the Eucharist that has been blessed and transformed into the body of Christ

    Example

    The priest held up the consecrated host for all to see.

Origins of consecrate

from Latin 'consecratus', past participle of 'consecrare', meaning 'to dedicate, make sacred'

📌

Summary: consecrate in Brief

To 'consecrate' [ˈkɑːnsəkreɪt] is to make something or someone holy and dedicated to a particular purpose. This can involve declaring a building or place as sacred, as in 'The land was consecrated as a national park.' It can also refer to religious vocations or practices, such as 'consecrated life,' or to the bread used in the Eucharist, known as the 'consecrated host.' Synonyms include 'bless' and 'sanctify.'