CEFR C2

sanctified

adjective/verb

Meaning

Made holy, consecrated, or set apart for a sacred purpose.

Examples

The ground where the shrine stands was sanctified centuries ago by the local community.
Many believers feel that their daily labor is sanctified when performed with a spirit of service.

Synonyms: blessed, holy, consecrated, hallowed

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sanctified (C2)

adjective/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪd/

Definition

Made holy, consecrated, or set apart for a sacred purpose.

Examples

The ground where the shrine stands was sanctified centuries ago by the local community.
Many believers feel that their daily labor is sanctified when performed with a spirit of service.
The bishop sanctified the new altar with oil and prayer during the dedication service.

How to Use sanctified

sanctify something (collocation): To make a specific object or space holy. — "They sanctified the new chapel before the first service."
be sanctified by (prepositional phrase): To undergo the process of being made holy by an agent. — "The water was sanctified by the priest."

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