Synonyms for

Consecration

Verb / ˌkɑ:nsʌˈkreɪʃʌn / Another word for consecration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something sacred or holy.

Synonyms & similar words

blessing dedication sanctification hallowing devotion adoration reverence worship honoring revering veneration exaltation elevation magnification glorification enthrallment enchantment enrapturement ecstasy rapture

Example sentences

  1. The consecration of the temple was a solemn and moving ceremony.
  2. The bishop performed the consecration of the new church building.
  3. The consecration of the marriage vows made the couple feel even more committed to each other.
  4. The consecration of the land as a nature reserve meant it would be protected from development.
  5. The consecration of the new king was a grand and elaborate affair.

Quotes

  • The consecration of a temple is the dedication of a whole people to a deity.
  • The consecration of the poet is the acceptance or endurance of one's own being, in complete sincerity, as a sacrament.
  • The consecration of beauty is a sacrament by which, through admiration and gratitude, the human mind rises to the contemplation of the divine.

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