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