Consecrate
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kreɪt/noun
To make or declare something sacred or holy.
Did you know?The root of "consecrate" comes from a word meaning 'to set apart for the divine,' linking it to ancient practices of blessing and ritual magic.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
consecrāre
“To make sacred, dedicate.”
Old French
Old French
consecrer
“To consecrate, devote to a sacred purpose.”
Middle English
Middle English
consecraten
“To make sacred, hallow.”
Modern English
English
consecrate
“To declare as sacred or holy, especially in a religious context.”