Definition of Consecrate
Consecrate
con·se·crate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make or declare something sacred or holy.
e.g. The priest will consecrate the new church building tomorrow.
(verb)
to declare bread and wine to represent the body and blood of Christ;
e.g. The priest uttered a prayer to consecrate the wine and wafers.
(verb)
to induct someone into a sacred or religious office, such as that of a bishop, often permanently;
e.g. There was a ceremony to consecrate the new bishop to his position.
(verb)
in informal usage, to dedicate something to a particular and often exclusive purpose, or to secure something from corruption or violation;
e.g. She tried to consecrate the space and make it hers alone.
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