consecration

CEFRB2

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of making something holy or dedicated to a purpose.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

Examples

  • The bishop performed the consecration of the new chapel yesterday.

  • Consecration of the church took place.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • The bishop performed the consecration ceremony.

  • Inthronization, in ancient times, immediately succeeded the rite of consecration; the new bishop being honourably placed in his episcopal chair by the prelates assembled for his consecration.

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The bishop presided over the blank of the new cathedral last Sunday.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin cōnsecrātiō, cōnsecrātiōnem.