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consecrate vs commit

commit vs consecrate

consecrate is an adjective but commit is not an adjective.

consecrate and commit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consecrate No Yes Yes No
commit No No Yes No
As verbs, commit is a hypernym of consecrate; that is, commit is a word with a broader meaning than consecrate:
  • consecrate: dedicate to a deity by a vow
  • commit: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Other hypernyms of consecrate include consecrate, dedicate, devote, give.
As verbs, consecrate and commit are synonyms defined as:
  • consecrate and commit: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Other synonyms of consecrate include dedicate, devote, give.
consecrate (adjective) commit (adjective)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
consecrate (verb) commit (verb)
render holy by means of religious rites make a set of changes permanent
dedicate to a deity by a vow transfer to another place so something can be kept or preserved
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
appoint to a clerical posts confer a trust upon
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution
make an investment
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
engage in or perform
Difference between consecrate and commit

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