sanctify
Translation
to sanctify, to make holy, to consecrate
Examples
The priest will sanctify the water.
The priest will sanctify the water.
Their marriage sanctified their relationship.
Their marriage sanctified their relationship.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) holy or legitimate The bishop will sanctify the new altar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consecrate, hallow, bless; Antonyms: desecrate, profane
Etymology
From Latin 'sanctus' (holy) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make holy'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'sanct-' (like saint) + '-ify' (a suffix meaning 'to make'). So, it means 'to make holy'.