Sanctify

usgb/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/
verb

To make holy or spiritual; to bless.

The priest sanctified the bread and wine during the ceremony.
Visual representation of "sanctify" - To make holy or spiritual; to bless

Often appears as...

  • sanctify the ground
  • sanctify the marriage

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Formal

Religious

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Spiritual Act

Sanctify often involves a religious figure performing a spiritual act during rituals or ceremonies.

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The shaman sanctified the warriors before battle.
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Sacred Space

Sanctify can be used when a place is made holy, like an altar or land for religious purposes.

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They sanctified the chapel for the community.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be cautious when using 'sanctify' to respect different religious beliefs and practices.

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The term was used to sanctify ancient traditions during the festival.
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