Sanctify
Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktəfaɪ/
Sanctify (verb)
- To make something holy or sacred, often by a religious ceremony or special purpose.
- To remove sin and make a person morally clean in a religious sense.
- To treat an action, place, or idea as important and worthy, giving it a special respectful meaning.
Examples
- The ceremony sanctifies the old hall.
- The choir sanctifies the quiet room with song.