I. ˈkänsə̇ˌkrāt, usu -ād.+V adjective
Etymology: Middle English consecrat, from Latin consecratus, past participle of consecrare to consecrate, from com- + sacrare to consecrate, from sacr-, sacer sacred — more at sacred
: consecrated, hallowed
II. ˈkänsə̇ˌkrāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English consecraten, from Latin consecratus, past participle
transitive verb
1.
a. : to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite — usually used with a double object
consecrate the young prince king
— used in the Anglican Communion only of the induction of a bishop; compare ordain
b. : to confirm officially (a rank, dignity, or office) by religious or civil ceremonies or rites
the place where kings were consecrated
2.
a. : to make or declare sacred or holy : effect the consecration of : set apart, dedicate, devote to the service or worship of God
consecrate a church
b. : to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of
c. : to deliver up or give over often with or as if with deep solemnity, dedication, or devotion — used with to
a gang leader who consecrated his fortune to charity
a pupil who consecrates himself to study
d. obsolete : doom , condemn — used with to
3. : to render inviolate or venerable
rules or principles consecrated by time — Edmund Burke
: make memorable, significant, or consequential
a slogan consecrated by the party
a document consecrated by the presence of the national emblem
intransitive verb
: to perform consecration (as of the elements in the Eucharist)