obsecrate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ob"se*crate transitive verb

Etymology

L. obsecratus, p.p. of obsecrare, prop., to ask on religious grounds; ob (see Ob-) + sacrare to declare as sacred, from sacer sacred.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Obsecrated ; present participle & verbal noun Obsecrating

Definitions

1. To beseech; to supplicate; to implore. R.. Cockerman.