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
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To justify his sins, he sanctifies the cup until it's purified
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 성스러운 것을 만든다는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '신성하게 하다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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“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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