sanctify
Translation
to sanctify, to consecrate
Examples
The priest will sanctify the new chapel.
The priest will sanctify the new chapel.
His good deeds sanctified his memory.
His good deeds sanctified his memory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) holy or sacred The bishop came to sanctify the altar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consecrate, hallow, purify; Antonyms: desecrate, profane
Etymology
From Latin 'sanctus' (holy) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make holy'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'sanct-' (like saint) + '-ify' (to make). This structure helps remember its meaning: 'to make holy'.