Consecrate Definition & Meaning
consecrate
- adjective
- 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
- 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
"Consecrate" in song lyrics
See how consecrate is used in real songs:
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"martin luther and the eucharist and who can consecrate"
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Words that rhyme with consecrate
Usage tips for "consecrate"
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