Consecrate Meaning in English

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Definition

To officially make something holy or dedicate it to a religious purpose. Can also mean to devote something or someone to a special purpose in a formal or serious way.

Usage & Nuances

Formal, often religious. Common in contexts like 'consecrate a church' or 'consecrate a life to service.' Not used in casual speech. Related to solemn ceremonies.

• Spanish: consagrar - dedicar (religioso)
• Portuguese (BR): consagrar - dedicar (religioso)
• Portuguese (PT): consagrar - dedicar (religioso)
• Chinese (Simplified): 奉献（宗教用语）- 神圣化
• Chinese (Traditional): 奉獻（宗教用語）- 神聖化
• Hindi: समर्पित करना (धार्मिक)
• Arabic: يكرّس - يقدّس (ديني)
• Bengali: পবিত্র করা - উৎসর্গ করা
• Russian: освящать - посвящать (в религиозном смысле)
• Japanese: 聖別する - 捧げる（神聖な目的に）
• Vietnamese: thánh hiến - dâng hiến
• Korean: 봉헌하다 - 신성하게 하다
• Turkish: kutsal kılmak - adamak (dini olarak)
• Urdu: مقدس کرنا - وقف کرنا (مذہبی طور پر)
• Indonesian: menguduskan - mengabdikan (untuk tujuan keagamaan)

Example Sentences

The priest will consecrate the new church building next week.

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They consecrated the cemetery ground for burial ceremonies.

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The bishop consecrated the bread and wine during the service.

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Many people choose to consecrate their lives to helping others.

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The ancient temple was consecrated centuries ago and is still visited today.

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He decided to consecrate his career to fighting for social justice.

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