hallow — to make holy or sacred; to honor as holy
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make holy or sacred; to honor as holy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæloʊ/
Korean meaning: 신성하게 하다, 거룩하게 만들다
Korean pronunciation: 할-로우 (강세: 할)
Example Sentences
- The university's hallowed halls have witnessed countless graduation ceremonies.
- My grandmother's kitchen was hallowed ground where no one dared to criticize her cooking.
- The cemetery is considered hallowed ground by the local community.
hallow
VERB//ˈhæloʊ//
to make holy or sacred; to honor as holy
Making something holy and sacred
Hallow the shallow path we follow
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'halgian', derived from the Proto-Germanic root 'hailaz' meaning 'whole' or 'uninjured'. The word evolved through Germanic languages and is related to 'holy', sharing the same ancestral root.
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📝Examples
“The university's hallowed halls have witnessed countless graduation ceremonies.”
“My grandmother's kitchen was hallowed ground where no one dared to criticize her cooking.”
“The cemetery is considered hallowed ground by the local community.”
“Time has hallowed the memory of the great leader.”
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