- consecration - a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study"
--1 is a kind of commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedication
Derived forms: verb consecrate1, verb consecrate2, verb consecrate3 - consecration - (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church"
--2 is a kind of sanctification
Derived forms: verb consecrate1, verb consecrate3, verb consecrate4