consacrare

Definitions of consacrare
  1. verb
    set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
    synonyms: dedicare
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    type of:
    adibire, destinare, riservare
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
  2. verb
    render holy by means of religious rites
    synonyms: benedire, canonizzare, santificare
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    antonyms:
    dissacrare, sconsacrare
    remove the consecration from a person or an object
    type of:
    dichiarare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
  3. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: darsi, dedicare, dedicarsi, votare
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    types:
    consacrarsi
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
    type of:
    adoperare, avvalersi, impiegare, servirsi, usare, utilizzare, valersi
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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