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invest vs consecrate

consecrate vs invest

invest is not an adjective while consecrate is an adjective.

invest and consecrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invest No No Yes No
consecrate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, consecrate is a hyponym of invest; that is, consecrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than invest:
  • invest: provide with power and authority
  • consecrate: appoint to a clerical posts
Other hyponyms of invest include ordain, order, ordinate, coronate, crown, enthrone, throne, ordain.
invest (adjective) consecrate (adjective)
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
invest (verb) consecrate (verb)
make an investment render holy by means of religious rites
provide with power and authority dedicate to a deity by a vow
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors appoint to a clerical posts
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between invest and consecrate

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