consecrating

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To make, or declare to be, sacred; to appropriate to sacred uses; to set apart, dedicate, or devote, to the service or worship of God; as, to consecrate a church; to give (one's self) unreservedly, as to the service of God. [1913 Webster]

One day in the week is . . . consecrated to a holy rest.— Sharp.[1913 Webster]

2.To set apart to a sacred office; as, to consecrate a bishop. [1913 Webster]

Thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.— Ex. xxix. 9.[1913 Webster]

3.To canonize; to exalt to the rank of a saint; to enroll among the gods, as a Roman emperor. [1913 Webster]

4.To render venerable or revered; to hallow; to dignify; as, rules or principles consecrated by time. --Burke.

Syn: See Addict. [1913 Webster]