English noun: consecration |
1. | consecration (act) a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) |
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| Samples | His consecration to study.
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| Broader (hypernym) | allegiance, commitment, dedication, loyalty |
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2. | consecration (act) (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God |
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| Samples | The Cardinal attended the consecration of the church.
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| Broader (hypernym) | sanctification |
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| Domain category | faith, religion, religious belief |
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