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consecrate

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/
verb
  1. To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

    Similar: behallow, hallow

  2. (specifically) To ordain as a bishop.

Synonymsbehallow, hallow
Antonymsdefile, desecrate
adjective
  1. Consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.

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