seh₂k-
“to consecrate, to make sacred”Widely acceptedreligionritual
consecrate
PIE root meaning to consecrate or make sacred. Related to words for holiness, sanctuary, and ritual dedication.
Related Roots
bʰeh₂-g-“to allot, to apportion fate”bʰer-g-“to hide, to protect, to bury”bʰeyd-mn̥“act of persuading, a trusting”bʰleh₁-mn̥“that which blows, breath”bʰleh₁g-“to shine, to be blessed”deh₂-mn̥-₃“a dividing, a distribution”deh₂-p-“to apportion a sacrificial meal”deh₂p-“to sacrifice, to distribute (ritual meal)”