consecrate

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkɑnsɪˌkreɪt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kon′si krāt′)

Inflections of 'consecrate' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
consecrates
v 3rd person singular
consecrating
v pres p
consecrated
v past
consecrated
v past p

consecrate
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Sense: To dedicate to God
Synonyms:
hallow Collocations, sanctify, anoint, bless, dedicate Collocations, devote Collocations, make holy, beatify, exalt, venerate, canonize, canonise (UK), glorify, enshrine, honor Collocations, honour (UK)
Sense: To set apart
Synonyms:
dedicate Collocations, ordain, devote Collocations, apply Collocations, set apart, sacrifice Collocations


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