consecrate
Cross references:
1. devote
1. con.se.crate \'ka:n(t)-s*-.kra-t\ aj : CONSECRATED, HALLOWED
2. consecrate \-.kra-t-iv\ \'ka:n(t)-s*-kr*-.to-r-e-, -.to.r-\ vt [ME
consecraten, fr. L consecratus, pp. of consecrare, fr. Xcom- + sacrare to
consecrate - more at SACRED 1: to induct (a person) into a permanent office
with a religious rite; specif : to ordain to the office of bishop 2a: to
make or declare sacred; specif : to devote irrevocably to t he worship of
God by a solemn ceremony 2b: to devote to a purpose with deep solemnity or
dedication 3: to make inviolate or venerable {rules consecrated by time}
- con.se.cra.tive aj