'consecrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consecrare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sacrare' meant 'to make sacred.'

'consecrare' transformed into the Old French word 'consecrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consecrate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make sacred,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dedicate or devote to a purpose.'