adjective🔗ShareMade holy; set aside for sacred or ceremonial use."The wedding rings were sanctified by the priest during the ceremony, making them symbols of the couple's holy union. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSanctimonious."Her sanctified pronouncements about healthy eating felt judgmental, especially when she was snacking on a candy bar. "religionmoralattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use."The church was sanctified with a special ceremony before its first service, officially making it a holy place for worship. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo free from sin; to purify."The ritual fire was believed to have sanctified the temple, cleansing it of any impurities. "religiontheologysoulmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice."The marriage was sanctified by the priest in a beautiful ceremony. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo endorse with religious sanction."The marriage was sanctified by the priest in a traditional ceremony. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading