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sanctification

/saŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The (usually gradual or uncompleted) process by which a Christian believer is made holy through the action of the Holy Spirit.

Examples :

"Even though she still struggles with impatience sometimes, Sarah sees sanctification at work in her life as she becomes more loving and forgiving each year. "
religion theology doctrine soul process

Related Words

Illustration struggles

struggles noun

/ˈstrʌɡəlz/ /ˈstrʌɡlz/

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.

"The puppy's struggles to climb onto the high couch were exhausting to watch. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration forgiving

forgiving verb

/fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/ /fɔːrˈɡɪvɪŋ/

To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration dedication

dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

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exemplifies verb

/ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪz/

To show or illustrate by example.

"The student's perfect attendance record exemplifies the school's emphasis on punctuality. "

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uncompleted adjective

/ˌʌnkəmˈpliːtɪd/ /ˌʌnkəmˈpliːtəd/

Not completed.

"Here are a few options, with slight variations in context: * The uncompleted homework assignment was due yesterday. * She left the uncompleted puzzle on the table. * The uncompleted building sat vacant for years. "

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impatience noun

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

"His impatience was evident as he waited for the bus, tapping his foot nervously. "

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spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

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hallowing verb

/ˈhæloʊɪŋ/ /ˈhæləwɪŋ/

To make holy, to sanctify.

"The church ceremony was dedicated to hallowing the new building and dedicating it to worship. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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consecration noun

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/

The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

"The consecration of the new school library was a joyous occasion for the entire community. "