CONSECRATION Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word consecration. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONSECRATION
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blessing | nounn | |||||||
noun • the formal act of approving • a desirable state • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection • the act of praying for divine protection | ||||||||
dedication | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete and wholehearted fidelity • a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose • a message that makes a pledge • a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something • the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | ||||||||
purification | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites • the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing | ||||||||
sanctification | nounn | |||||||
noun • a religious ceremony in which something is made holy | ||||||||
hallowing | verbv | |||||||
verb • render holy by means of religious rites |