consecrate
v.
late 14c., from Latin consecratus, past participle of consecrare "to make holy, devote," from com- "together" (see com-) + sacrare (see sacred). Related: Consecrated; consecrating.
〔李〕[con-;secr;-atev.] v.奉献，献祭； 尊崇 ←sacr,secr (L sacer)=sacred 神圣的