consecrate
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/ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪt/
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/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/
to make something holy by a religious ceremony
The church was consecrated in 1853, making it a holy place for worship.
教会は1853年に聖別され、崇拜のための聖地となりました。
to turn bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ in a religious ceremony
During the communion, the priest consecrated the bread and wine.
聖餐式の際に、神父がパンとワインを聖別しました。
to officially appoint someone as a priest or another religious position in a ceremony
He was consecrated as a bishop last year.
彼は昨年、bishopとして聖別されました。
to dedicate something or yourself to a special purpose, often religious
She consecrated her life to God and became a nun.
彼女は自分の人生を神に捧げ、修道女となりました。