CONSECRATE
(adj., verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Consecrate.
How to pronounce consecrate:
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Consecrate - as an adjective
Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
Example: "A life consecrated to science"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consecrated16dedicated14Consecrate - as a verb
Appoint to a clerical posts
Example: "He was ordained in the church"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ordain7order6ordinate9Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Example: "She committed herself to the work of god"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commit12dedicate12devote10give8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12employ13use3utilise7utilize16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Render holy by means of religious rites
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bless7hallow12sanctify16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
desecrate12Example Sentences
"The priest consecrated the new church building."
"We will consecrate this land as a memorial to those who fought in the war."
"The bishop will consecrate the holy water during the ceremony."
"They decided to consecrate their marriage vows in a small chapel."
"The ancient ceremony was used to consecrate the pharaoh as a divine ruler."
Word Game Points
Is CONSECRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, consecrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONSECRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CONSECRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, consecrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONSECRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CONSECRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, consecrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONSECRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
