Synonyms of consecrate
12 similar words · 16 opposite words
Another word for consecrate is dedicate. Other synonyms of consecrate are sanctify, avow, behallow and saint. The opposite of consecrate is defile.
Synonyms and similar words for consecrate
verbTo declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
verbMore synonyms
- avowTo bind or devote by a vow.
- bless
- canonize
- dedicateTo set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.
- martyr
- sacralizeTo make sacred.
- saintSynonym of canonize: to honor, formally name, or revere as a saint.
- sanctifyTo make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
- inaugurate archaic, rareTo cause (something) to be auspicious or good-omened; also, to declare or make (something) holy; to consecrate, to...
- sacrate obsoleteTo consecrate or dedicate.
Opposite of consecrate
verbTo declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
verbMore antonyms
- deconsecrateTo remove the holy or sacred status of a place.
- desacralizeTo remove the sacredness of.
- uncanonize
- unbless
- unhallowTo rended un-hallowed, i.e. to profane; to desecrate.
- unsaintTo deprive of sainthood.
Meaning of consecrate
- verb To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
- verb To ordain as a bishop.
- verb To commit (oneself or one's time) solemnly to some aim or task.
consecrate in other languages
Questions about synonyms of consecrate
- What is another word for consecrate?
- Consecrate has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dedicate, sanctify, avow, behallow and saint.
- What is the opposite of consecrate?
- The opposite of consecrate is defile.
- What does consecrate mean?
- Consecrate means to declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
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