English / word
consecrate
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To make or declare something sacred; to dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.
In context
01
The new cathedral was consecrated during a solemn ceremony.
02
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Synonyms
bless,dedicate,sanctify
Antonyms
desecrate,profane,defile
Collocations
consecrate a church,consecrated ground,consecrated life
Verb forms
Past: consecrated · Past participle: consecrated · -ing: consecrating