consecration | ||
1. | [ noun ] a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) | |
Examples: | "his consecration to study" |
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Related terms: | commitment ordain | |
2. | [ noun ] (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God | |
Examples: | "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" |
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Related terms: | sanctification religion consecrate | |
Similar spelling: |
consecrate consecrated consistent consistency consistence consequent consequence consecutive conjectural |