Added 9 October 2026 consecration /ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ noun Categories: ActionsRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about consecration at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal). his consecration to study (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God. the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church Related Words: sacrificeenshrinementenshriningdevotiondedicationcoronationembodimentestablishmentacknowledgementendorsementcommitmentrecognition Back to today's word