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Connected with a god or religion, thereby deserving veneration
“The ancient temple was a sanctified place of worship where devotees paid reverence to their gods.”
Commemorated or remembered, typically from being noteworthy
“The sanctified veterans were honored for their bravery and sacrifice during the memorial ceremony.”
Purged or cleansed through a religious rite or ceremony
Past tense for to sanctify or make holy
“The priest used holy water to sanctify the new church.”
Past tense for to purify or cleanse ceremonially
“The church will sanctify your body and soul on Sundays.”
Past tense for to give approval or authorization to
“To sanctify the use of renewable energy sources is an essential step towards reducing our carbon footprint and combating climate change.”
Past tense for to exalt or revere as one would a deity
Past tense for to make solemn, or official, through ceremony or legal act
Past tense for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
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