sanctify
/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/
verb
- To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious ceremony or blessing.
- They held a special service to sanctify the marriage union.
- In many traditions, water is used to sanctify people during baptisms.
- The bishop came to sanctify the new church building.
- To give official approval or moral acceptance to something, making it seem right or proper.
- History often sanctifies the decisions of victorious leaders.
- The law cannot sanctify discrimination, no matter how it is worded.
- Some people try to sanctify their selfish actions by calling them necessary.
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