Word
sanctified
Phoneticssanc·ti·fied
UK/sˈɑːnktɪfˌaɪd/
Definition
v. to make something holy or sacred. You use this when a person or place is made special by a religious ceremony.
v. to make or declare something holy, sacred, or worthy of reverence. Often used in a religious context to describe the consecration of a space or object.
Examples
“The priest sanctified the new church.”
“The local community gathered to watch the mayor sanctify the new park as a place of peace.”
“In many cultures, the act of sanctifying a site involves a series of rituals intended to purify the space and invite divine presence into the physical world.”
Examples
simple
“The priest sanctified the new church.”
contextual
“The local community gathered to watch the mayor sanctify the new park as a place of peace.”
complex
“In many cultures, the act of sanctifying a site involves a series of rituals intended to purify the space and invite divine presence into the physical world.”