SANCTIFY


Meaning of SANCTIFY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sæŋktɪfaɪ ]

( sanctifies, sanctifying, sanctified)

If something is sanctified by a priest or other holy person, the priest or holy person officially approves of it, or declares it to be holy.

She is trying to make amends for her marriage not being sanctified.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed

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