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	sanctifications
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 sanctifications noun plural of sanctification 1 as in consecrations the act of making something holy through religious ritual the sacred site required another sanctification after it had been defiled by the invaders Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance consecrations blessings purifications adorations dedications venerations worships reverences glorifications Antonyms & Near Antonyms profanations desecrations debasements impieties defilements sacrileges irreverences See More 2 as in purifications the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt the Christian belief that the suffering and death of Jesus was responsible for the sanctification of all humankind Synonyms & Similar Words purifications restorations salvations rebirths redemptions regenerations clearances expiations atonements remissions exonerations vindications acquittals graces absolutions clearings Antonyms & Near Antonyms violations blasphemies profanations corruptions defilements perversions desecrations contaminations pollutions debasements See More
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