Meaning consecrate
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consecraterender holy by means of religious rites The building was consecrated as a Protestant Episcopal church in May, 1814. — Faris, John T. (John Thomson)
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consecratelate 14c., from Latin consecratus, past participle of consecrare "to make holy, devote," from com- "together" (see com-) + sacrare (see sacred). Related: Consecrated; consecrating.
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consecratev. To set apart as sacred.
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consecrate(v) render holy by means of religious rites(v) appoint to a clerical posts(v) give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause(v) dedicate to a deity by a vow(adj) solemnly dedicated to or set a [..]
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consecrate
To declare, or otherwise make something holy.
* '''1863''' November 19, Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address, based on the signed "Bliss Copy"
*: But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we [..]
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