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sanctifies Definition and Meaning in English (sanctifies definition)

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Synonyms:blessesconsecrateshallows
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Sanctifies definition: To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious rite or dedication.

Definitions of Sanctifies

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious rite or dedication.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To give divine approval or blessing to an action or object, thereby making it acceptable or legitimate.

Example Sentences

“The priest sanctifies the bread and wine during the ceremony.”

“Tradition often sanctifies customs that might otherwise seem strange.”

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infinitivesanctify
past tensesanctified
present participlesanctifying
nounsanctification
agent nounsanctifier

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Sanctifies definition: To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious rite or dedication.
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'Sanctifies' translates to 'sanctifies' in English. Sanctifies definition: To make something holy or sacred, often through a religious rite or dedication.
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