sanctify

verb

sanc·ti·fy ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-ˌfī How to pronounce sanctify (audio)

sanctified; sanctifying

transitive verb

: to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use : consecrate

: to free from sin : purify

: to impart or impute sacredness, inviolability, or respect to

: to give moral or social sanction to

: to make productive of holiness or piety

observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it

Deuteronomy 5:12 (Douay Version)

Synonyms

cleanse
purge
purify

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Example Sentences

The priest sanctified their marriage. The constitution sanctified the rights of the people.

Recent Examples on the Web Indeed to sanctify your memory would be to miss out on the very core of your being, your wonderfully mischievous sense of humor with a laugh that bent you double.

Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2022 The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday.

Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday.

Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 Contrary to many social mores, milah and niddah attempt to sanctify life, even in the most powerful and intimate realms.

Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Mar. 2022 Her death in 1856 marked the end of a 16-year mission in Indiana and the beginning of efforts to sanctify her contributions.

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Oct. 2021 An ornate metal crucifix in the foreground and a wooden one on the wall behind the couple sanctify the scene.

Peter Van Agtmael, Magazine, 8 Dec. 2020 After harming or even executing the scapegoat, the society can create myths of atonement that sanctify social structures.

Michael A. Vargas, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English seintefien, sanctifien, from Anglo-French seintefier, sanctifier, from Late Latin sanctificare, from Latin sanctus sacred — more at saint

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	sanctifies
释义	sanctify verb sanc·ti·fy ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-ˌfī sanctified; sanctifying transitive verb 1 : to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use : consecrate 2 : to free from sin : purify 3 a : to impart or impute sacredness, inviolability, or respect to b : to give moral or social sanction to 4 : to make productive of holiness or piety observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it Deuteronomy 5:12 (Douay Version) Synonyms cleanse purge purify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The priest sanctified their marriage. The constitution sanctified the rights of the people. Recent Examples on the Web Indeed to sanctify your memory would be to miss out on the very core of your being, your wonderfully mischievous sense of humor with a laugh that bent you double. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2022 The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday. Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday. Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday. Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 Contrary to many social mores, milah and niddah attempt to sanctify life, even in the most powerful and intimate realms. Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Mar. 2022 Her death in 1856 marked the end of a 16-year mission in Indiana and the beginning of efforts to sanctify her contributions. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Oct. 2021 An ornate metal crucifix in the foreground and a wooden one on the wall behind the couple sanctify the scene. Peter Van Agtmael, Magazine, 8 Dec. 2020 After harming or even executing the scapegoat, the society can create myths of atonement that sanctify social structures. Michael A. Vargas, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle English seintefien, sanctifien, from Anglo-French seintefier, sanctifier, from Late Latin sanctificare, from Latin sanctus sacred — more at saint First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 sanctifies verb present tense third-person singular of sanctify 1 as in purges to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially received the sacrament of penance, whereby they were sanctified and restored to divine grace Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance purges purifies heals cleanses restores improves refines uplifts regenerates amends ennobles elevates vindicates exonerates acquits absolves clears Antonyms & Near Antonyms debases demeans corrupts defiles debauches warps profanes perverts depraves stains prostitutes poisons degrades tarnishes sullies See More 2 as in blesses to make holy through prayers or ritual sanctify the bread for Communion Synonyms & Similar Words blesses consecrates dedicates hallows purifies sacralizes spiritualizes baptizes canonizes cleanses devotes chastens exorcises lustrates expurgates exorcizes commits reconsecrates Antonyms & Near Antonyms desecrates profanes defiles pollutes violates taints blasphemes desanctifies punishes desacralizes dirties damns deconsecrates soils condemns damns fouls curses cusses execrates casts out See More
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