consecration

• Nom désignant l'acte de consacrer quelque chose à une fin divine ou sacrée, souvent par une cérémonie religieuse formelle ; il peut aussi renvoyer à l'action de dédier solennellement une personne ou une chose à un usage sacré.

A noun referring to the act of making something sacred or dedicating it to a divine purpose, often through a formal religious ceremony.

1. Dedication to a purposeC1formal

   A solemn commitment of one's life or time to a cherished purpose, service, or goal.

   Consécration à un but

   • Her consecration to the cause of education inspired many.
   • He made a consecration of his career to helping the poor.
   • The artist's consecration to her craft was evident in every piece.

   Synonymescommitmentdedicationdevotion

   Antonymesdesecrationprofanationsecularization

2. Religious sanctificationC1formal

   The act of making something sacred by setting it apart, usually with religious rites, dedicating it to God.

   Consécration religieuse

   • The consecration of the new church was attended by hundreds.
   • During the ceremony, the priest performed the consecration of the altar.
   • The consecration of the holy water was a key part of the ritual.

   Synonymesblessingdedicationdevotionsanctification

   Antonymesdesecrationprofanationsecularization