CONSECRATION as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
   Usage Example(s)
   • the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
   Hypernyms(s) consecration is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sanctification (what does sanctification mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • ordain (what does ordain mean?)
   • consecrate (what does consecrate mean?)
   • ordinate (what does ordinate mean?)
   • order (what does order mean?)
   • vow (what does vow mean?)
   • consecrate (what does consecrate mean?)
   • consecrate (what does consecrate mean?)
   • bless (what does bless mean?)
   • hallow (what does hallow mean?)
   • sanctify (what does sanctify mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his consecration to study
   Hypernyms(s) consecration is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • commitment (what does commitment mean?)
   • allegiance (what does allegiance mean?)
   • loyalty (what does loyalty mean?)
   • dedication (what does dedication mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • ordain (what does ordain mean?)
   • consecrate (what does consecrate mean?)
   • ordinate (what does ordinate mean?)
   • order (what does order mean?)
   • give (what does give mean?)
   • dedicate (what does dedicate mean?)
   • consecrate (what does consecrate mean?)
   • commit (what does commit mean?)
   • devote (what does devote mean?)
   • vow (what does vow mean?)
   • consecrate (what does consecrate mean?)