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consecrate

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/

Meanings
verb
To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

Examples :

"The family consecrated the new dining room table, believing it would be a place for joyful gatherings. "
religion ritual theology

Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration consecrated

consecrated verb

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪtɪd/

To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

"The priest consecrated the bread and wine during the religious ceremony, making them sacred. "

Illustration peaceful

peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

Illustration procedure

procedure noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school's procedure for returning lost items involves filling out a form and leaving it with the office staff. "

Illustration declare

declare verb

/dɪˈkleə/ /dəˈklɛɚ/

To make clear, explain, interpret.

"The teacher declared the rules for the class project, explaining how each part would be graded. "

Illustration dedicated

dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

Illustration contemplation

contemplation noun

/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/

The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought

"After a long day at work, she found peace in quiet contemplation, reflecting on her achievements and challenges. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration council

council noun

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

"The student council organized a fundraising event for the school library. "

Illustration gatherings

gatherings noun

/ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ /ˈɡæðrɪŋz/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

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devoted verb

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."