sanctify
IPA: sˈæŋktʌfaɪ
verb
- (transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
- (transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
- (transitive) To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
- (transitive) To endorse with religious sanction.
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Examples of "sanctify" in Sentences
- The priest will sanctify the bread and wine during the religious ceremony
- The holy water is used to sanctify the church before the service
- The ritual of baptism is performed to sanctify and cleanse the soul
- It is believed that meditation can help sanctify the mind and body
- The act of forgiveness can help sanctify the bond between friends
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