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sacred vs consecrate

consecrate vs sacred

sacred and consecrate both are adjectives.

sacred is not a verb while consecrate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sacred No Yes No No
consecrate No Yes Yes No
sacred (adjective) consecrate (adjective)
concerned with religion or religious purposes solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
worthy of respect or dedication
worthy of religious veneration
sacred (verb) consecrate (verb)
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 sacred and consecrate

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