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rededicate vs consecrate

consecrate vs rededicate

rededicate is not an adjective while consecrate is an adjective.

rededicate and consecrate both are verbs.

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

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