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consecrate in Portuguese

consecrate in Portuguese is consagrar — consecrate means to declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.

consecrate in Portuguese

consagrar
verb
(transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

What does "consecrate" mean?

  1. verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
    "The bishop consecrated the new chapel on Sunday morning."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To devote oneself or one's time completely to a cause or purpose.
    "She consecrated her life to helping refugees."
  4. 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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What is "consecrate" in Portuguese?

"consecrate" in Portuguese is consagrar. 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 Portuguese, "consecrate" is consagrar.

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