Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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consecrate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
desecrate | No | No | Yes | No |
consecrate (adjective) | desecrate (adjective) |
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solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose |
consecrate (verb) | desecrate (verb) |
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render holy by means of religious rites | remove the consecration from a person or an object |
dedicate to a deity by a vow | violate the sacred character of a place or language |
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | |
appoint to a clerical posts |