Sekirov Dictionary

consecrate

UK /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/US /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/

verb 3
/ˈkɑnsəkɹət/ adjective 2
forms 7

verb3

To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
To ordain as a bishop.
To commit (oneself or one's time) solemnly to some aim or task.

consecrate

UK /ˈkɒnsəkɹət/US /ˈkɑnsəkɹət/

adjective2

•
(rare) Consecrated, devoted, dedicated, sacred.
- And that this body consecrate to thee, By Ruffian Lust should be contaminate! — 1594
•
(no longer used) Consecrated.
- Led to the city consecrate to Mars. — 1791

forms

consecrated · consecrating · consecrates · consecrateth · consecratest · more consecrate · most consecrate

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