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Consecrate Definition & Meaning

consecrate
adjective
  1. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"
verb
  1. appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"
  2. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
  3. dedicate to a deity by a vow
  4. render holy by means of religious rites

"Consecrate" in song lyrics

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  • "martin luther and the eucharist and who can consecrate"
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Frequently asked questions

What does consecrate mean?
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II" appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church" give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church" dedicate to a deity by a vow render holy by means of religious rites
What part of speech is consecrate?
Consecrate is an adjective and a verb.
How many definitions does consecrate have?
Consecrate has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).

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