Definition of consecrates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • consecrates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • consecrates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • consecrates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of consecrates


  • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause (verb)

    Examples

    1. consecrate your life to the church

    Synonyms

    1. commit
    2. dedicate
    3. devote
    4. give
  • dedicate to a deity by a vow (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. vow
  • render holy by means of religious rites (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bless
    2. hallow
    3. sanctify
  • appoint to a clerical posts (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ordain
    2. order
    3. ordinate
  • solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a life consecrated to science
    2. the consecrated chapel

    Synonyms

    1. consecrated
    2. dedicated

See definition of consecrates in Merriam Webster