declare state firmly; "He declared that he was innocent"
reconsecrate consecrate anew, as after a desecration
consecrate -
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
vow,
consecrate make a vow; promise; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"
give proffer (a body part); "She gave her hand to her little sister"
rededicate dedicate anew; "They were asked to rededicate themselves to their country"
sacrifice,
give kill or destroy; "The animals were sacrificed after the experiment"; "The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment"
apply ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"
consecrate -
appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"