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consecrate

UK
/ˈkɒnsəkreɪt/
US
/ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪt/

Translations

consecrateverb
consecrated
Past Simple
consecrated
Past Participle
consecrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒnsəkreɪt/
US
/ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪt/
The priest will consecrate the new church on Sunday.
Священник освятит новую церковь в воскресенье.
They decided to consecrate their lives to helping others.
Они решили посвятить свою жизнь помощи другим.
Additional translations
утверждать
венчать
Synonyms
sanctify
ordain
set apart
devote
hallow
bless
dedicate
consecrateadjective
more consecrate
Comp.
most consecrate
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kreɪt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.sə.kreɪt/
The consecrate ground was reserved for the church.
Освящённая земля была зарезервирована для церкви.
The consecrate relics were displayed in the museum.
Священные реликвии были выставлены в музее.
Additional translations
посвящённый

Definitions

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.
consecrateadjective
(archaic) Dedicated to a sacred purpose or service; made or declared sacred.
The consecrate altar stood at the heart of the ancient temple.
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