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to sanctify
01
to purify and free from wrongdoing or guilt through a sacred process or ceremony
Transitive: to sanctify a person or their soul
Examples
The priest sanctified the repentant sinner through the act of confession and prayer.
The cleansing ceremony served to sanctify the believers, purifying them from sin.
02
to declare something sacred, holy, or worthy of reverence
Transitive: to sanctify sth
Examples
The priest sanctified the altar with a special blessing before the service.
The community came together to sanctify the new church building with prayers and rituals.
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