weihen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- consecrate verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
- hallow verb To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
- ordain verb To prearrange unalterably.
Senses
weihen is used for these senses in English:
- consecrate (transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
- hallow (transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.
- ordain (religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
consecrate — full definition
- verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
- verb To ordain someone into a high religious office, such as a bishop.
- verb To devote oneself or one's time completely to a cause or purpose.
- adjective Made sacred; set apart for a holy purpose.