consecrate

Example Sentences

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Capote perfectly captures the sacramental quality of the holiday—how, through the exhaustive labor of polishing and scrubbing, we consecrate the routine rooms of daily existence into a sanctuary for celebration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Early converts to what was originally called the Church of Christ, organized in 1830, were encouraged to consecrate all their goods to their new religious community so it could redistribute resources to those in need.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2023

Cascading from the table’s edge is a manumission document releasing a family named Moore from chattel slavery as burning incense and a nearby plate of water quietly consecrate the sober scene.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

In many cultures throughout history, people have stacked stones to mark paths, to consecrate sacred places or as meditative acts.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

“This is amazing. In the old days, the children of Vulcan would come here in secret to consecrate demigod weapons. This is where Imperial gold was enchanted.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan