sacralize
/ˈseɪ.krəˌlaɪz/
VERB
1. To make something sacred
To make something holy, sacred, or worthy of religious reverence, often through a religious ceremony or spiritual practice.
1.1. Consecrating and sanctifying
Refers to making a person, place, object, or practice sacred through religious dedication, blessing, or consecration.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- deconsecrate
- desacralize
- desanctify
- desecrate
- profane
- defile
Examples
- The community aimed to sacralize their shared spaces through meaningful ceremonies.
- As part of the tradition, they would sacralize the sacred ground every spring.
- The artist sought to sacralize ordinary objects by incorporating spiritual elements into her work.
- The priestess would regularly sacralize the temple to maintain its divine energy.
- The ceremony was designed to sacralize the union of two souls in a sacred bond.
Related Words
- anoint
- beatify
- devote
- exorcise
- exorcize
- lustrate
- purify
- spiritualize
- worship
1.2. Purifying through religious rites
Refers to cleansing or purifying something as part of a religious or spiritual process to prepare it for sacred use.
Synonyms
- cleanse
- purify
- lustrate
- expurgate
Antonyms
Examples
- The ritual was intended to sacralize the ceremonial objects before they were used in worship.