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How do you spell Consecrate?

Correct spelling

consecrate

Remember: CON + SECR + ATE. Sacred has the same SECR root.

Why is consecrate spelled this way?

From Latin consecrare, to make sacred. CON (thoroughly) + SACRARE (to make holy). To consecrate is to make thoroughly sacred — ordinary things elevated to holy purpose.

Common misspellings of consecrate

consecrateconcecrateconsecreatconsecrete

Example

The bishop will consecrate the new chapel on Sunday morning.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell consecrate?+
The correct spelling is "consecrate". Remember: CON + SECR + ATE. Sacred has the same SECR root.
Is it consecrate or consecrate?+
The correct spelling is "consecrate", not "consecrate".

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