Hallow

Pronunciation: /ˈhæloʊ/

Hallow (verb)

  1. To make something sacred or holy.
  2. To honor or respect something deeply.

Examples

  • The priest will hallow the new church.
  • They hallow the ground before building.

Common collocations: hallow the ground, hallow a site, hallow a memory, hallow a tradition

Hallow (noun)

  1. A person who is considered holy or sacred.

Examples

  • The hallow was revered by the villagers.
  • They sought guidance from the hallow.

Synonyms of Hallow

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hallow

  • — when discussing the opposite of making holy