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/
Korean meaning: 신성하게 하다, 성스럽게 만들다, 정화하다
Korean pronunciation: 샹크-터-파이 (강세: 샹크)
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 성스러운 것을 만든다는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '신성하게 하다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝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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