consecrate consecrate /ˈkɑːnsəˌkreɪt/

adjective

1. Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose  ( consecrate , consecrated , dedicated )
   solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
    A life consecrated to science
   a life consecrated to science
    The consecrated chapel
   the consecrated chapel
    A chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
   a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
   

verb

1. Render holy by means of religious rites  ( bless , consecrate , hallow , sanctify )
   render holy by means of religious rites
   
2. Dedicate to a deity by a vow  ( consecrate , vow )
   dedicate to a deity by a vow
   
3. Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause  ( consecrate , dedicate , give , commit , devote )
   give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    She committed herself to the work of God
   She committed herself to the work of God
    Give one's talents to a good cause
   give one's talents to a good cause
    Consecrate your life to the church
   consecrate your life to the church
   
4. Appoint to a clerical posts  ( consecrate , order , ordinate , ordain )
   appoint to a clerical posts
    He was ordained in the Church
   he was ordained in the Church