consecrate vs ordain

consecrate is an adjective but ordain is not an adjective.

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

As verbs, consecrate and ordain are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of consecrate include order, ordinate.

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

consecrate (verb)	ordain (verb)
render holy by means of religious rites	issue an order
dedicate to a deity by a vow	appoint to a clerical posts
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause	order by virtue of superior authority; decree
appoint to a clerical posts	invest with ministerial or priestly authority