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consecrated

UK
/ˈkɒnsəkreɪtɪd/
US
/ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪtɪd/

Translations

consecratedadjective
UK
/ˈkɒnsəkreɪtɪd/
US
/ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪtɪd/
consacréSe dit surtout d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’une somme affectés à un usage sacré ou particulier.
The consecrated ground was reserved for the burial of the town's most revered figures.
Le terrain consacré était réservé à l’inhumation des figures les plus vénérées de la ville.
Additional translations
sanctifiéEmploi religieux, pour ce qui a été rendu sacré par une cérémonie.
dédiéEmploi plus abstrait, pour ce qui est affecté à une fonction ou à une cause avec solennité.
Synonyms
hallowed
dedicated
sacred
holy
blessed
sanctified
Antonyms
desecrated
consecrateverb

consecrated

Past Simple

consecrated
Past Simple
consecrated
Past Participle
consecrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒnsəkreɪt/
US
/ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪt/
consacrerDans le contexte chrétien, pour la transformation du pain et du vin pendant l'Eucharistie.
During Mass, the priest will consecrate the bread and wine.
Pendant la messe, le prêtre consacrera le pain et le vin.
The bishop will consecrate the new church next Sunday.
L'évêque consacrera la nouvelle église dimanche prochain.
Additional translations
consacrerAu sens ecclésiastique : ordonner ou consacrer à une charge sacrée, notamment un évêque.
Synonyms
devote
sanctify
bless
hallow
set apart
ordain
dedicate

Definitions

consecratedadjective
Having been made or declared sacred, often through a religious or formal ceremony.
The consecrated ground was reserved for the burial of the town's most revered figures.
Dedicated to a specific purpose or service, often with a sense of solemnity or devotion.
The consecrated funds were used exclusively for the restoration of the historic church.
consecrateverb
To make or declare something sacred, typically by a religious ceremony.
The bishop will consecrate the new church next Sunday.
To dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.
They decided to consecrate their lives to serving the community.
To ordain someone to a sacred office, typically that of a bishop.
The priest was consecrated as a bishop in a solemn ceremony.
(Christianity) To change bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during the celebration of the Eucharist.
During Mass, the priest will consecrate the bread and wine.
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