v. Function: verb
1 to make holy by religious rite or word FF1C; the priest blessed the water and wine FF1E;
Synonyms: consecrate, hallow, sanctify
Related Words: dedicate
Contrasted Words: defile, desecrate, profane
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Synonyms: PRAISE 2, celebrate, cry up, eulogize, extol, glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, panegyrize