sanctify

• 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