consecrate
8 antonyms for consecrate — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
“The bishop consecrated the new chapel on Sunday morning.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Made sacred; set apart for a holy purpose.
“Only consecrated wine is used in the ceremony.”
Antonyms
How to use consecrate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
consecrate a church
consecrate a bishop
consecrated ground
Etymology
From Latin consecrare, "to make completely sacred" — con- ("thoroughly") plus sacrare ("to hallow"), the same root as "sacred."
Full origin of consecrate →Frequently asked questions
What does “consecrate” mean?
The word “consecrate” means to declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony. In plain terms, to make something officially holy or to fully dedicate yourself to something important.
How do you pronounce “consecrate”?
“Consecrate” is pronounced KON-suhk-rayt (/ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “consecrate” in a sentence?
Here is “consecrate” used in a sentence: “The bishop consecrated the new chapel on Sunday morning.”
What is another word for “consecrate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “consecrate” include avow, behallow, bless, canonize, dedicate and hallow.
What is the opposite of “consecrate”?
The opposite of “consecrate” — its antonyms — are deconsecrate, desacralize, desecrate, profane and uncanonize.
What part of speech is “consecrate”?
Depending on how it is used, “consecrate” can be a verb and an adjective.
Where does the word “consecrate” come from?
The word “consecrate” comes from Latin. From Latin consecrare, "to make completely sacred" — con- ("thoroughly") plus sacrare ("to hallow"), the same root as "sacred.".
How many meanings does “consecrate” have?
“Consecrate” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
