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apply vs consecrate

consecrate vs apply

apply is not an adjective while consecrate is an adjective.

apply and consecrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
consecrate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, consecrate is a hyponym of apply; that is, consecrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  • consecrate: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Other hyponyms of apply include commit, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, ply, address, waste, misapply, misuse, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, extend, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.
As verbs, consecrate is a hypernym of apply; that is, consecrate is a word with a broader meaning than apply:
  • apply: apply oneself to
  • consecrate: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Other hypernyms of apply include commit, dedicate, devote, give.
apply (adjective) consecrate (adjective)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
apply (verb) consecrate (verb)
ask (for something) render holy by means of religious rites
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing dedicate to a deity by a vow
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
coat, cover or smear a surface with appoint to a clerical posts
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
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