consecrate
Translation
to consecrate, to make sacred, to dedicate
Examples
The bishop will consecrate the new church.
The bishop will consecrate the new church.
She consecrated her life to helping the poor.
She consecrated her life to helping the poor.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) sacred The bishop consecrated the new chapel.
((one's life)) ((to sth.)) to dedicate (one's life) to (sth.) She consecrated her life to science.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sanctify, hallow, dedicate; Antonyms: desecrate, defile
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (an intensive prefix) + 'sacrare' (to make sacred), from 'sacer' (sacred).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con' (together/completely) and 'sacred'. To make something completely sacred.