sanctify

verb
/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

The priest sanctified the new church building.

Example Expressions

sanctify a cause

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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