hallow

Meanings

• noun

  A state of reverence or awe, typically associated with religious or spiritual matters.

  - "The hallow atmosphere of the church during mass."
  - "The hallow ground where the ancient temple once stood."

• verb

  To make or declare something sacred.

  - "The king hallowed the new queen."
  - "They hallowed the ground before beginning the ceremony."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hallow
allow , callow , mallow

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Variants

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hallow , hallowed , hallowing , hallows

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Etymology

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Old English hālig, from hāl ‘health’ + -ig ‘-y’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hallow' is derived from the Old English word 'hālig', which means 'healthy'.

2. In Middle English, the verb 'hallow' was also used to mean 'to make holy by prayer or ritual'.

3. The hallowe'en tradition of carving pumpkins and placing them on doorsteps may have originated from ancient Celtic customs involving hollowed-out turnips or gourds.

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Related Concepts

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1. sanctity: The state of being holy or sacred.

2. reverence: A feeling of deep respect and awe.

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Culture

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In literature, hallow is often used to describe a sacred or revered place or state. In poetry, hallow can be used metaphorically to convey a sense of awe or reverence. In art, hallow is sometimes depicted as a glowing or radiant light, symbolizing the divine presence.

How to Memorize "hallow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful, sacred place, filled with light and peace.
   - Visualize the word 'hallow' written in elegant script.
   - Imagine the feeling of reverence and awe when entering a hallow place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hallow' with the feeling of being in a sacred place.
   - Think of the word 'sanctuary' when you see the word 'hallow'.
   - Associate the word 'hallow' with the idea of something being set apart as special or sacred.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a hallow tree, with its leaves glowing in the sunlight.
   - Remember that 'hallow' is related to the word 'health', so think of something healthy and pure when you see the word.

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