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consecrate vs vest

vest vs consecrate

consecrate is not a noun while vest is a noun.

consecrate is an adjective but vest is not an adjective.

consecrate and vest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consecrate No Yes Yes No
vest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, vest is a hypernym of consecrate; that is, vest is a word with a broader meaning than consecrate:
  • consecrate: appoint to a clerical posts
  • vest: provide with power and authority
Other hypernyms of consecrate include enthrone, invest.
consecrate (noun) vest (noun)
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
consecrate (adjective) vest (adjective)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
consecrate (verb) vest (verb)
render holy by means of religious rites clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
dedicate to a deity by a vow clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
appoint to a clerical posts become legally vested
provide with power and authority
Difference between consecrate and vest

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