sacralizes
/ˈseɪ.krəˌlaɪzɪz/
VERB
1. To make something sacred
To make something holy, sacred, or worthy of religious or spiritual reverence.
1.1. Consecrating and sanctifying
Refers to making a person, place, object, or practice sacred through religious dedication, blessing, or consecration.
Synonyms
- consecrates
- hallows
- sanctifies
- reconsecrates
- baptizes
- canonizes
- blesses
- spiritualizes
Antonyms
- deconsecrates
- desacralizes
- desanctifies
- desecrates
- defiles
- profanes
Examples
- The ritual sacralizes the space, imbuing it with spiritual significance.
- The ceremony sacralizes the bond between the community and nature.
- The artist's work sacralizes ordinary objects, transforming them into symbols of reverence.
- Their tradition sacralizes certain practices that connect them to their ancestors.
- The prayer sacralizes the moment, invoking a sense of sanctity and peace.
Related Words
- dedicates
- devotes
- commits
- exorcises
- exorcizes
- lustrates
1.2. Purifying and cleansing
Refers to spiritually cleansing or purifying something as part of a religious or ceremonial practice.
Synonyms
- cleanses
- purifies
- expurgates
- lustrates
Antonyms
- pollutes
- taints
- fouls
- dirties
- soils
Examples
- The ceremony sacralizes the objects before they are used in the religious ritual.
Related Words
- consecrates
- sanctifies
- hallows
- exorcises
- exorcizes