Sanctify

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of sanctify

verb to make holy or sacred; to purify or free from sin

Example Sentences

A1 The priest sanctifies the water before using it for baptism.

A2 In some cultures, certain rituals are performed to sanctify a new home before moving in.

B1 The ceremony was held to sanctify the marriage between the two families.

B2 The ancient temple was sanctified by a special blessing from the high priest.

C1 The artist's work was sanctified by critics as a masterpiece of modern art.

C2 The historic landmark was sanctified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Examples of sanctify in a Sentence

formal The priest sanctified the holy water before the ceremony.

informal I feel like cleaning my room will sanctify the space.

slang Dude, let's sanctify this party with some good music!

figurative Her dedication to her work sanctifies her reputation in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of sanctify

• past tense: sanctified
• plural: sanctify
• comparative: more sanctified
• superlative: most sanctified
• present tense: sanctifies
• future tense: will sanctify
• perfect tense: has sanctified
• continuous tense: is sanctifying
• singular: sanctify
• positive degree: sanctify
• infinitive: to sanctify
• gerund: sanctifying
• participle: sanctifying

Origin and Evolution of sanctify

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sanctify' originated from the Latin word 'sanctificare', which is derived from 'sanctus' meaning holy and 'facere' meaning to make.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sanctify' has retained its original meaning of making holy or sacred, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to mean to purify or consecrate something.