consecrate
Translation
to consecrate, to dedicate, to sanctify
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 will consecrate the new church.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to devote (sth.) to (a purpose) She consecrated her life to helping the poor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dedicate, devote, sanctify; Antonyms: desecrate, profane
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sacrare' (to make sacred). Literally 'to make sacred together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) and 'sacred'. To make something 'with sacredness' or officially holy.