sanctified

• 指被神圣化或分别为圣的事物，即已变得神圣或献给神圣用途的。

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.

   神圣化的

   • 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.

   同义词blessedconsecrateddedicatedhallowedholysacred

   反义词impureprofanesecularunblessedunconsecratedunholyunsanctified

2. Given moral or spiritual approvalC1formal

   Regarded as morally or spiritually pure and justified.

   神圣化的

   • 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.

   同义词blessedconsecratedhallowedholyjustifiedsacred

   反义词impureprofanesinfulunholyunsanctified

• 动词，指使某物或某人成为神圣、圣洁，或将其分别出来用于宗教目的；也可指正式宣布某事物为神圣。

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.

   使神圣化

   • 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.

   同义词blessconsecratededicatehallow

   反义词deconsecratedefiledesecrateprofanesecularize

2. Purify from sinC1formal

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

   净化罪孽

   • 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.

   同义词absolvecleansepurgepurifyredeemwash

   反义词corruptdefilepollutetaint