The Open Dictionary

sanctify

verb

UK/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/
US/ˈsæŋk.tə.faɪ/

Definitions of sanctify verb

  1. Transitiveformal

    to make something or someone holy or sacred.

    • The old church was considered a sanctified place.

    • They sanctified the space through prayer and ritual.

    • The artifact is believed to have the power to sanctify.

  2. Transitive

    to give official approval to or make something acceptable.

    • The agreement was sanctified by the country's laws.

    • The holiday has been sanctified as a celebration by years of tradition.

    • Official approval sanctified the project's initiation.