consecrate

verb

1.
appoint to a clerical posts
hode ordain order ordinate
Event:
consecration
Derived from:
consecration
2.
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
give up to thanksgive wigh commit dedicate devote give
Event:
consecration
Derived from:
consecration
3.
dedicate to a deity by a vow
sworn vow
Event:
consecration
Derived from:
consecration
4.
render holy by means of religious rites
behallow hallowed bless hallow sanctify
Event:
consecration
Antonym:
desecrate
Derived from:
consecration