| Engelsk substantiv: consecration | 
| 1. | consecration (om handling) a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) | 
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 | Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | His consecration to study. 
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 | Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | allegiance, commitment, dedication, loyalty | 
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| 2. | consecration (om handling) (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God | 
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 | Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The Cardinal attended the consecration of the church. 
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 | Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | sanctification | 
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 | Overordnet kategori | faith, religion, religious belief | 
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