consecration, n.
(consecrations)
(consecrations)
(religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
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consecration
sample sentences
"the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church"
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derivationally related form
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domain of synset (topic)
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
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consecration
sample sentences
"his consecration to study"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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