consecrate

Meanings

• Verb

  To set apart for a sacred purpose; to make or declare sacred.

  - "The church elders consecrated the new priest."
  - "The king consecrated the battlefield before leading his troops into battle."

• Verb

  To dedicate or devote to a deity or sacred use.

  - "The family consecrated a room in their home as a shrine to their ancestors."
  - "The monks consecrated their lives to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

defile , desecrate

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Synonyms

behallow , hallow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consecrate
create , fate , hate , mate

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Variants

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consecrate , consecrated , consecrates , consecrating , consecrative , consecrator , consecrators , consecratory , consecrate oneself

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Forms

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consecrated, consecrates, consecration, consecrator

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'consecrare,' meaning 'to make sacred.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'consecrate' comes from the Latin word 'consecrare,' which means 'to make sacred.'

2. In ancient Rome, temples and altars were consecrated through a ceremony that involved the sacrifice of animals and the pouring of libations.

3. The consecration of a pope is a complex ceremony that involves the transfer of the papal tiara, rings, and other symbols of the papacy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacred: Relating to the divine or set apart for religious use.

2. Dedication: The act of dedicating something to a deity or a specific purpose.

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Culture

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In various cultures and religions, consecration is a significant ritual or ceremony that sets something apart as sacred or dedicated to a deity. For example, in Christianity, a priest is consecrated through a series of rituals, and a church or altar may be consecrated through a blessing ceremony.

How to Memorize "consecrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine setting something apart as sacred or dedicating it to a deity. Visualize the act of making something consecrated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consecrate' with the idea of setting something apart as sacred or dedicating it to a deity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word 'consecrare,' which means 'to make sacred.'

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