# sanctified

/sˈɑːnktɪfˌaɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sanctified
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

to make something holy or sacred. You use this when a person or place is made special by a religious ceremony.

For teachers: 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.

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