sanctify

Meanings

• Verb

  Make (someone or something) holy or sacred.

• Verb

  Make or declare (something) free from profanity or uncleanliness.

• Verb

  Make solemnly holy or sacred.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

profane

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Synonyms

cleanse , purify , consecrate , hallow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sanctify
chastity , piety , city , reality

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Variants

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sanctified , sanctifies , sanctify , sanctifying

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Forms

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sanctified, sanctifies, sanctifying

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Etymology

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From Old French sanctifier, from sanct 'holy' + -ifier 'to make'. Related to saint.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sanctify' appears 13 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. In some Christian denominations, the act of 'sanctifying' bread and wine transforms them into the body and blood of Christ during communion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Holy: A state of purity and righteousness, often associated with religious beliefs.

2. Sacred: Something set apart for religious or spiritual use.

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Culture

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In Christianity, the term 'sanctify' is used to describe the process by which someone or something is made holy or set apart for a sacred purpose. It is often used in the context of prayer or religious rituals. In literature, 'sanctify' has been used to describe the transformation of a character or place into something pure and holy.

How to Memorize "sanctify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making something holy or sacred. Imagine lighting a candle, saying a prayer, or setting something aside for a sacred purpose.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sanctify' with the idea of purity and holiness. Think of words like 'holy', 'sacred', and 'pure'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SANCTIFY' to remember the meaning: Sacred And Not Commonly Touched, In Faith, You.

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