CONSECRATE
- to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite [v CONSECRATED, CONSECRATING, CONSECRATES]
- (in Christian belief) Make (bread or wine) into the body or blood of Christ
- Ordain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop
- Devote (something) exclusively to a particular purpose
- Make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose