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consecrate
UK /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ US /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/
verb 3adj 2
Collocations
3VERB + CONSECRATE
assembled
CONSECRATE + NOUN
mars
PREP.
in
Definitions
verb
1
To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
2
To ordain as a bishop.
3
To commit (oneself or one's time) solemnly to some aim or task.
adj
1
Consecrated.
Led to the city consecrate to Mars.
2
Consecrated, devoted, dedicated, sacred.
And that this body conſecrate to thee, By Ruffian Luſt ſhould be contaminate!
They were assembled in that consecrate place.
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Idioms & Phrases
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But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to ad
Wiktionary02
Led to the city consecrate to Mars.
Wiktionary03
And that this body conſecrate to thee, By Ruffian Luſt ſhould be contaminate!
Wiktionary04
They were assembled in that consecrate place.
Wiktionary05
Tomorrow, they'll consecrate the ground.
Tatoeba · #1153590606
We have taken a great duty upon us, and to this duty, gentlemen, we consecrate our lives.
Tatoeba · #12243555Usage Notes
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