consecrate
ConsecratedConsecrated.
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» She consecrated her life to the work.
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2 senses(rare)Consecrated, devoted, dedicated, sacred.
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
(archaic, obsolete)Consecrated.
Examples
6 sentencesShe consecrated her life to the work.
Tom consecrated his life to that work.
A nymphaeum is a monument consecrated to the nymphs.
Tomorrow, they'll consecrate the ground.
Love must be sanctified by marriage, and this passion becomes criminal if it's not consecrated by a sacrament.
Origin
First attested in the late 14ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle EnglishFirst attested in the late 14ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English consecrat(e) (“consecrated”), used as the past participle of consecraten (“to dedicate, consecrate (an altar, church); to ordain (a bishop), anoint (a king, a pope); to devote one to religious life”); see Etymology 1 and -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more. Regular participial usage up until Early Modern English.
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Forms
more consecrate, most consecrate| Comparative | more consecrate Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose:consecrateddedicated
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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