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Pronunciation:

[ kˈɒnsɪkɹˌe͡ɪts], [ kˈɒnsɪkɹˌe‍ɪts], [ k_ˈɒ_n_s_ɪ_k_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t_s]

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How to use "Consecrates" in context?

Consecrates is a word that means to formally dedicate something such as a church, statue, or other secular object to a deity or spiritual purpose. The word derives from the Latin verb consecrare, meaning "to set apart." Originally, the term referred only to the consecration of churches and other religious buildings. Over time, the verb has been extended to include the consecration of anything, such as public works or individual objects.

In most cases, the consecration of a religious building is the most significant type of consecration. A church is dedicated to the service of God and is used as a place of worship.

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