The difference between Consecrate and Sanctify
When used as verbs, consecrate means to declare something holy, or otherwise make it holy, whereas sanctify means to make holy.
Consecrate is also adjective with the meaning: consecrated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Consecrate and Sanctify
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Consecrate as a verb:
To declare something holy, or otherwise make it holy.
Examples:
"synonyms: behallow hallow make holy Thesaurus:consecrate"
"ant desecrate defile Thesaurus:desecrate"
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Consecrate as an adjective:
Consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To make holy; to consecrate. Set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To free from sin; to purify.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To endorse with religious sanction.