Synonyms for sanctify
Definitions
- v. 1
To free from sin; to purify.
- v. 2
To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
Related words
- Word family
- sanctification
Forms
- Past participle
- sanctified
e.g. sanctified → consecrated, hallowed, blest, celebrated…
Example sentences
- bless "You saved my life?" "Yes, my dear." "Bless you!"
- dedicate The rest of the morning I will dedicate to shopping.
- consecrate Tomorrow, they'll consecrate the ground.
- cleanse Fasting helps the body cleanse and repair itself.
- purify Sami wanted to know how to purify himself as a Muslim.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sanctify | rising | |
| bless | rising | |
| dedicate | rising | |
| consecrate | rising | |
| hallow | rising | |
| cleanse | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- avow2
- 5 letters
- bless1, purge1
- 6 letters
- purify3, ratify3, hallow2
- 7 letters
- justify3, cleanse1, sacrate
- 8 letters
- dedicate3, sanction2
- 9 letters
- celebrate3, sacralize, sacralise
- 10 letters
- consecrate3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (avow2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- sacrer