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consagrar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anoint verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
  • consecrate verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
  • devote verb To give one's time, energy, or resources entirely to a particular purpose or person.

Senses

consagrar is used for these senses in English:

  • consecrate (transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

anoint — full definition

  1. verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
  2. verb To formally choose or name someone for an important role, especially a successor.

consecrate — full definition

  1. verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
  2. verb To ordain someone into a high religious office, such as a bishop.
  3. verb To devote oneself or one's time completely to a cause or purpose.
  4. adjective Made sacred; set apart for a holy purpose.

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