CEFR B2

consecrated

verb

Meaning

To make or declare something sacred or holy, or to dedicate it to God or a religious purpose.

Examples

The bishop will consecrate the new church next Sunday.
They consecrated the battlefield as a memorial to the fallen soldiers.

Synonyms: dedicate, hallow, sanctify

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consecrated (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

Definition

To make or declare something sacred or holy, or to dedicate it to God or a religious purpose.

Examples

The bishop will consecrate the new church next Sunday.
They consecrated the battlefield as a memorial to the fallen soldiers.
The ancient ritual was performed to consecrate the king's crown.

How to Use consecrated

consecrate to (prepositional phrase): To dedicate or devote something or oneself to a particular purpose or cause. — "The scientist consecrated her career to finding a cure for the disease."

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