sanctify — to make something holy or sacred; to purify or free from sin
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something holy or sacred; to purify or free from sin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother believes that saying grace can sanctify even instant ramen.
- The monks sanctify the monastery every morning with their prayers.
- He tried to sanctify his messy room by lighting a candle, but it still looked like a tornado hit it.
sanctify
VERB[/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/]
to make something holy or sacred; to purify or free from sin
Making something holy and sacred
To justify his sins, he sanctifies the cup until it's purified
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin sanctificare, derived from sanctus (holy, sacred) and facere (to make). The word originally meant 'to make sacred or holy' and has retained this fundamental sense through its evolution into modern English.
Breakdown
sanctus (holy, sacred) + facere (to make) = sanctificare (to make holy). The suffix -ify (from facere) indicates the causative action of rendering something sacred.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother believes that saying grace can sanctify even instant ramen.”
“The monks sanctify the monastery every morning with their prayers.”
“He tried to sanctify his messy room by lighting a candle, but it still looked like a tornado hit it.”
“The ancient ritual was believed to sanctify the harvest season.”
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