Consecrate
tr. v.
1. To make or declare something sacred.
2. To dedicate something to a goal.
Synonyms
-sanctify
-bless
-dedicate
Antonyms
-condemn
-curse
-denounce
Sentences
1. The Priest consecrated the bread and wine as he was preparing the sacred communion for the people.
2. The owners of Make A Wish consecrate much of their time to helping children with life-threatening diseases.
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