Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hallow

verb
/ˈhæl.oʊ/
Definition
To make holy or sacred.
Examples
  • They planned to hallow the church with a special ceremony.
  • Halloween is derived from ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, a time to honor the holy ones.
Meaning
The term ‘hallow’ is often used to refer to the act of honoring something or someone as holy.
Synonyms
  • sacralize
  • consecrate
  • sanctify