Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lustrate
verb
ˈlʌsˌtreɪt
Definition
To cleanse or purify, especially in a ceremonial context.
Examples
- The priest will lustrate the area before the ceremony.
- In ancient cultures, it was common to lustrate temples as a sign of respect.
Meaning
The act of purifying or making something clean, often used in a religious or ritualistic sense.
Synonyms
- purify
- cleanse
- refine
- sanctify
