consecrate vs invest

consecrate is an adjective but invest is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
consecrate	No	Yes	Yes	No
invest	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, invest is a hypernym of consecrate; that is, invest is a word with a broader meaning than consecrate:

Other hypernyms of consecrate include enthrone, vest.

consecrate (adjective)	invest (adjective)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

consecrate (verb)	invest (verb)
render holy by means of religious rites	make an investment
dedicate to a deity by a vow	provide with power and authority
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause	place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
appoint to a clerical posts	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
	give qualities or abilities to