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consecrate

verb

Simple meaning

Render holy using religious rites.

Pronunciation

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kahnsuhkrayt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt

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Definition

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verb

  1. Render holy by means of religious rites

  2. transitive

    To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

  3. transitive

    To commit (oneself or one's time) solemnly to some aim or task.

  4. transitiveRoman Catholicismspecifically

    To ordain as a bishop.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)

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How this word commonly comes across.

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This meaning: Render holy by means of religious rites

Used this way, consecrate is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a religious use: it carries the weight of tradition and ceremony.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Religion/spirituality
  • Historical writing

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • consecratedadjectiveInflected form

    Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose.

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Synonyms

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