definition of
consecrate

[1] #1 consecrate v. [ordain, ordinate, order] appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church". wn

[2] #2 consecrate a. [consecrated, dedicated] solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II". wn

[3] #3 consecrate v. [give, dedicate, commit, devote] give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church". wn

[4] #4 consecrate v. [vow] dedicate to a deity by a vow. wn

[5] #5 consecrate v. [bless, hallow, sanctify] render holy by means of religious rites. wn