Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktəˌfaɪd/
verb past tense of sanctify, which means to make holy or sacred
A1 The priest sanctified the water before using it for the baptism.
A2 In some cultures, certain rituals are performed to sanctify a new home before moving in.
B1 The ancient temple was sanctified by a special ceremony to honor the gods.
B2 The sacred relics were sanctified by the high priest during a solemn ceremony.
C1 The philosopher believed that only a pure heart could sanctify one's soul.
C2 The act of forgiveness can sanctify even the most troubled of spirits.
adjective to be made holy or purified
A1 The church is a sanctified place where people go to worship.
A2 The priest wore sanctified robes during the ceremony.
B1 The ancient artifact was believed to be sanctified by the gods.
B2 The sanctified water is used in the baptism ceremony.
C1 The sanctified relics were displayed in the museum for all to see.
C2 The sanctified ground was considered sacred by the indigenous people.
formal The church sanctified the new altar during a special ceremony.
informal My grandma always says her homemade bread is sanctified with love.
slang I feel like this playlist sanctifies my workout routine.
figurative The artist sanctified the empty canvas with his creative vision.
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