单词 | sanctify |
释义 | sanctify (sæŋktɪfaɪ ) Word forms: sanctifies , sanctifying , sanctified 1. verb [usually passive] If something is sanctified by a priest or other holy person, the priest or holy person officially approves of it, or declares it to be holy. She is trying to make amends for her marriage not being sanctified. [be VERB-ed] 2. verb If an organization or event sanctifies something, it makes it approved of and respected, or unable to be changed. ...a law that sanctifies changes that have already occurred. [VERB noun] Synonyms: approve, back, support, sanction |
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