sanctified

• Qualifie ce qui a été rendu saint ou mis à part pour un but sacré.

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.

   Sanctifié (rendu saint)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblessedconsecrateddedicatedhallowedholysacred

   Antonymesimpureprofanesecularunblessedunconsecratedunholyunsanctified

2. Given moral or spiritual approvalC1formal

   Regarded as morally or spiritually pure and justified.

   sanctifié (moralement ou spirituellement approuvé)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblessedconsecratedhallowedholyjustifiedsacred

   Antonymesimpureprofanesinfulunholyunsanctified

• Verbe signifiant rendre ou déclarer saint, sacré ou consacré à un usage religieux; également, au sens figuré, rendre moralement pur ou légitime.

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.

   sanctifier par un rite

   • 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.

   Synonymesblessconsecratededicatehallow

   Antonymesdeconsecratedefiledesecrateprofanesecularize

2. Purify from sinC1formal

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

   Purifier du péché

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsolvecleansepurgepurifyredeemwash

   Antonymescorruptdefilepollutetaint