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consecrate

verb

/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

sanctify, bless, dedicate, hallow, ordain

desecrate, profane, defile

consecrate a church, consecrated ground, consecrated life, consecrated host

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

to place something in a particular position

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision