make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose:the present Holy Trinity church was consecrated in 1845 (as adjective consecrated)consecrated ground
(in Christian belief) declare (bread and wine) to be or represent the body and blood of Christ: (as adjective consecrated)they received the host but not the consecrated wine
ordain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop: [with object and complement]:he was consecrated bishop of York
informal devote (something) exclusively to a particular purpose:the gun room was a male preserve, consecrated to sport
