Consecration

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Pronunciation: /ˌkɑnsɪˈkreɪʃən/

Definitions of consecration

noun the action of making or declaring something sacred or holy

Example Sentences

A1 The consecration of the new church was a joyful event for the community.

A2 The consecration of the temple took place at sunrise.

B1 The consecration ceremony was attended by religious leaders from around the world.

B2 The consecration of the sacred ground was a solemn and sacred ritual.

C1 The consecration of the historical monument was a significant event in the city's history.

C2 The consecration of the new cathedral was a grand affair, attended by dignitaries and religious leaders.

adjective consecratory (relating to or used in consecration)

Example Sentences

A1 The consecration ceremony was beautiful.

A2 The consecration ritual was performed by the priest.

B1 The consecration of the new church was attended by many people.

B2 The consecration service was a solemn occasion.

C1 The consecration of the historical monument was a significant event.

C2 The consecration of the sacred site required months of preparation.

Examples of consecration in a Sentence

formal The consecration of the new church took place with a solemn ceremony.

informal They're having a consecration ceremony for the new building next week.

slang I heard they're throwing a consecration party for their new house.

figurative The artist considered the act of painting as a form of consecration to his craft.

Grammatical Forms of consecration

past tense

consecrated

plural

consecrations

comparative

more consecrated

superlative

most consecrated

present tense

consecrates

future tense

will consecrate

perfect tense

have consecrated

continuous tense

is consecrating

singular

consecration

positive degree

consecrated

infinitive

to consecrate

gerund

consecrating

participle

consecrating

Origin and Evolution of consecration

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consecration' originated from the Latin word 'consecrare', which means 'to dedicate, make sacred'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'consecration' has retained its original meaning of dedicating something as sacred or holy, but it has also come to be used in a more general sense of making something special or significant.