consecrate in German
consecrate in German is weihen — consecrate means to declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
consecrate in German
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(transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
What does "consecrate" mean?
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verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
"The bishop consecrated the new chapel on Sunday morning."
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verb To ordain someone into a high religious office, such as a bishop.
"He was consecrated as bishop after decades of service to the parish."
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verb To devote oneself or one's time completely to a cause or purpose.
"She consecrated her life to helping refugees."
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adjective Made sacred; set apart for a holy purpose.
"Only consecrated wine is used in the ceremony."
consecrate in a sentence
- The bishop consecrated the new chapel on Sunday morning.
- They consecrated the ground before burying the fallen soldiers.
- He was consecrated as bishop after decades of service to the parish.
- She consecrated her life to helping refugees.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "consecrate" in German?
"consecrate" in German is weihen. consecrate means: To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
How do you use "consecrate" in a sentence?
Example: "The bishop consecrated the new chapel on Sunday morning." In German, "consecrate" is weihen.
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