consagrar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- consecrate verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
- sanctify verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
Senses
consagrar is used for these senses in English:
- consecrate (transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
- sanctify (transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
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.
sanctify — full definition
- verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
- verb To give official approval or religious backing to something.