🙏sanctify

verb
/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

Meaning

To make holy or sacred; to set apart as holy.
to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example Sentences

The priest sanctified the new church building.

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Example Expressions

sanctify a cause

Synonyms

consecrate, bless, hallow, purify, dedicate
Entry 1
consecrate, bless, hallow, purify, dedicate
Entry 2
bless, consecrate, hallow, purify

Antonyms

desecrate, profane, defile, pollute
Entry 1
desecrate, profane, defile
Entry 2
desecrate, profane, defile, pollute

Collocations

sanctify life, sanctify marriage, sanctify a place, sanctify a cause, sanctify the place, sanctify by prayer, sanctify ritual
Entry 1
sanctify life, sanctify marriage, sanctify a place, sanctify a cause
Entry 2
sanctify marriage, sanctify the place, sanctify by prayer, sanctify ritual

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