Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sanctifies
Verb
/ˌsæŋk.tɪ.faɪz/
Definition
To make something holy or to set it apart as sacred.
Examples
- The ceremony sanctifies the new church building.
- He believed that love sanctifies the soul.
- The law sanctifies the rights of all citizens.
Meaning
Sanctifies refers to the act of recognizing and declaring something as deserving of respect and reverence, often in a religious or spiritual context.
Synonyms
- Consecrates
- Hallows
- Blesses
- Exalts
- Purifies
