Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cense
verb
/sɛns/
Definition
To perfume with incense or to sprinkle incense as part of a religious ceremony.
Examples
- During the ceremony, the priest will cense the altar to purify it.
- The monks censed the hall to create a calming environment for meditation.
Meaning
Censing is the act of burning incense in a ceremonial manner, often used in religious rituals to symbolize sanctity or to create a sacred atmosphere.
Synonyms
- incense
- perfume
- fragrance