To make or declare something sacred, especially in a religious ceremony.
con+secr+ate
Shared component: secr · sacred
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secr
sacred
Related forms: secr · 5 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesto damage or treat a holy place or object with a lack of respect
de+secr+ate
Shared component: secr · sacred
To damage or treat a holy place or object with great disrespect.
de+secr+ated
Shared component: secr · sacred
The act of damaging or showing no respect towards something holy or very much respected
de+secr+ation
Shared component: secr · sacred
The act of making something holy or sacred in a religious ceremony.
con+secr+ation
Shared component: secr · sacred