sanctified

• Bezeichnet etwas, das geheiligt, geweiht oder für einen heiligen Zweck ausgesondert wurde; auch: als heilig verehrt oder gesegnet.

Describes something that has been made holy or set apart for a sacred purpose.

1. Made holy or sacredC1formal

   Set apart as holy; consecrated or blessed by a religious authority.

   Geheiligt

   • The sanctified ground of the church was treated with great reverence.
   • The priest sanctified the water for the baptism ceremony.
   • They walked through the sanctified halls of the ancient temple.

   Synonymeblessedconsecrateddedicatedhallowedholysacred

   Antonymeimpureprofanesecularunblessedunconsecratedunholyunsanctified

2. Given moral or spiritual approvalC1formal

   Regarded as morally or spiritually pure and justified.

   Geheiligt

   • His sanctified life was an example to the community.
   • The sanctified mission of the charity was to help the poor.
   • She felt her actions were sanctified by her faith.

   Synonymeblessedconsecratedhallowedholyjustifiedsacred

   Antonymeimpureprofanesinfulunholyunsanctified

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas oder jemanden heilig zu machen, für heilig zu erklären oder für religiöse Zwecke zu weihen und auszusondern.

A verb meaning to make or declare something holy, sacred, or set apart for religious purposes.

1. Make holy through ritualC1formal

   To set apart as sacred or to make holy by performing a religious ceremony or rite.

   Heiligen

   • The priest sanctified the new church with a special blessing.
   • Ancient tribes sanctified their temples with offerings.
   • The water was sanctified during the baptism ceremony.

   Synonymeblessconsecratededicatehallow

   Antonymedeconsecratedefiledesecrateprofanesecularize

2. Purify from sinC1formal

   To cleanse or free someone from sin, guilt, or moral impurity.

   Von Sünde reinigen

   • Through prayer, they sought to sanctify their hearts.
   • The ritual was meant to sanctify the repentant sinner.
   • She believed that confession would sanctify her soul.

   Synonymeabsolvecleansepurgepurifyredeemwash

   Antonymecorruptdefilepollutetaint