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consecrate vs rededicate

rededicate vs consecrate

consecrate is an adjective but rededicate is not an adjective.

consecrate and rededicate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consecrate No Yes Yes No
rededicate No No Yes No
As verbs, rededicate is a hyponym of consecrate; that is, rededicate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consecrate:
  • consecrate: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  • rededicate: dedicate anew
Other hyponyms of consecrate include consecrate, vow, apply.
consecrate (adjective) rededicate (adjective)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
consecrate (verb) rededicate (verb)
render holy by means of religious rites dedicate anew
dedicate to a deity by a vow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
appoint to a clerical posts
Difference between consecrate and rededicate

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