1. making or declaring something sacred through a religious ceremony
Usage: present participle of consecrate
2. dedicating something solemnly to a particular purpose or cause
Usage: present participle of consecrate

Examples

• The bishop is consecrating the new church this Sunday.
• They spent the morning consecrating the altar with holy oil.
• The priest began consecrating the bread and wine during Mass.
• She is consecrating her life to helping the poor.
• The ceremony involves consecrating the ground as a memorial site.
• He felt he was consecrating his talents to a worthy cause.