— sanctifiable , adj. — sanctifiableness , n. — sanctifiably , adv. — sanctification , n. — sanctifier , n. — sanctifyingly , adv.
/sangk"teuh fuy'/ , v.t., sanctified, sanctifying .
1. to make holy; set apart as sacred; consecrate.
2. to purify or free from sin: Sanctify your hearts.
3. to impart religious sanction to; render legitimate or binding: to sanctify a vow.
4. to entitle to reverence or respect.
5. to make productive of or conducive to spiritual blessing.
[ 1350-1400; sanctificare (see SANCTUS, -IFY); r. ME seintefien saintifier ]
Syn. 1. bless, hallow, anoint, enshrine, exalt.