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View usage for: (sæŋktɪfaɪ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense sanctifies, present participle sanctifying, past tense, past participle sanctified1. 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. verbIf 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 More Synonyms of sanctify More Synonyms of sanctify sanctify in British English (ˈsæŋktɪˌfaɪ) verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied (transitive)2. to free from sin; purify 3. to sanction (an action or practice) as religiously binding to sanctify a marriage 4. to declare or render (something) productive of or conductive to holiness, blessing, or grace 5. obsolete to authorize to be revered Derived forms sanctifiable (ˈsanctiˌfiable) adjective sanctification (ˌsanctifiˈcation) noun sanctifier (ˈsanctiˌfier) noun Word origin C14: from Late Latin sanctificāre, from Latin sanctus holy + facere to make sanctify in American English (ˈsæŋktəˌfaɪ) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsanctiˌfied or ˈsanctiˌfying1. to make holy ; specif.,a. to set apart as holy; consecrate b. to make free from sin; purify 2. to make binding or inviolable by a religious sanction 3. to make productive of spiritual blessing 4. to make seem morally right or binding a practice sanctified by custom Derived forms sanctification (ˌsanctifiˈcation) noun sanctifier (ˈsanctiˌfier) noun Word origin ME sanctifien, altered (infl. by L) < OFr saintifier < LL(Ec) sanctificare: see saint & -fy Examples of 'sanctify' in a sentencesanctify Definition to make holy Modern marriages do not need to be sanctified to be valid. Synonyms set apart hallow beatify make sacred Definition to free from sin May the God of peace sanctify you entirely. Definition to approve (an action or practice) as religiously binding a law that sanctifies changes that have already occurred Additional synonymsDefinition to declare to be free from blame or sin The judicial inquiry absolved the soldiers. Synonyms excuse, free, clear, release, deliver, loose, forgive, discharge, liberate, pardon, exempt, acquit, vindicate, remit, let off, set free, exonerate, exculpate, shrive The Pope has anointed him as Archbishop. Synonyms consecrate, bless, sanctify, hallow, anele (archaic) Definition to give official permission for We are willing to authorize a police raid. Synonyms permit, allow, suffer, grant, confirm, agree to, approve, sanction, endure, license, endorse, warrant, tolerate, ratify, consent to, countenance, accredit, vouch for, give leave, give the green light for, give a blank cheque to, give authority for - sameness
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Additional synonymsHe is backed by the civic movement. Synonyms support, help, second, aid, champion, encourage, favour, defend, promote, sanction, sustain, assist, advocate, endorse, side with, stand up for, espouse, stand behind, countenance, abet, stick up for (informal), take up the cudgels for Definition to call upon God to protect Bless this couple and their loving commitment to one another. Synonyms sanctify, dedicate, ordain, exalt, anoint, consecrate, hallow, invoke happiness on Definition to give approval or support to I can endorse this statement wholeheartedly. Synonyms approve, back, support, champion, favour, promote, recommend, sanction, sustain, advocate, warrant, prescribe, uphold, authorize, ratify, affirm, approve of, subscribe to, espouse, vouch for, throw your weight behind Synonyms sanctify, respect, devote, bless, dedicate, revere, magnify (archaic), glorify, enshrine, reverence, consecrate, venerateDefinition to make (someone) a member of the clergy Her brother had been ordained as a priest. Synonyms appoint, call, name, commission, select, elect, invest, install, nominate, anoint, consecrate, frockDefinition to free (a person) from sin or guilt They believe that bathing in the Ganges at certain holy places purifies the soul. Synonyms absolve, cleanse, redeem, exonerate, sanctify, exculpate, shrive, lustrate Definition to give formal approval to They have yet to ratify the treaty. Synonyms approve, sign, establish, confirm, bind, sanction, endorse, uphold, authorize, affirm, certify, consent to, validate, bear out, corroborate, authenticateDefinition to reinstate (oneself) in someone's good opinion He had realized the mistake he had made and wanted to redeem himself. Synonyms reinstate, vindicate, absolve, free from blame, remove the guilt from, restore to favour, rehabilitateDefinition to officially approve of or allow He may seem ready to sanction the use of force. Synonyms permit, back, support, allow, approve, entitle, endorse, authorize, countenance, vouch for, lend your name to Definition to establish the truthfulness or accuracy of (a theory or statement) by providing new facts The evidence does not support the argument. Synonyms bear out, confirm, verify, substantiate, corroborate, document, endorse, attest to, authenticate, lend credence to Additional synonymsDefinition to provide justification for Subsequent events vindicated his policy. Synonyms support, uphold, ratify, defend, excuse, justify, substantiate |