sanctifies

The word “sanctifies” has 3 syllables: sanc-ti-fies

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for sanctifies?

In the thesaurus, “sanctifies” has 33 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctifies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sanctifies

absolves
acquits
amends
baptizes
blesses
canonizes
chastens
cleanses
clears
commits
consecrates
dedicates
devotes
elevates
ennobles
exonerates
exorcises
exorcizes
expurgates
hallows
heals
improves
lustrates
purges
purifies
reconsecrates
refines
regenerates
restores
sacralizes
spiritualizes
uplifts
vindicates

Antonyms for sanctifies

blasphemes
casts out
condemns
corrupts
curses
cusses
damns
debases
debauches
deconsecrates
defiles
degrades
demeans
depraves
desacralizes
desanctifies
desecrates
dirties
execrates
fouls
perverts
poisons
pollutes
profanes
prostitutes
punishes
soils
stains
sullies
taints
tarnishes
violates
warps

Meanings of sanctifies

verb
1. To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
2. To free from sin; to purify.
3. To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
4. To endorse with religious sanction.

Example Sentences

The ritual of baptism symbolically sanctifies the individual, marking their entry into the faith community.
The sacred text teaches that love sanctifies all actions, turning the mundane into the divine.
The priest's blessing sanctifies the marriage vows, making them sacred in the eyes of the church.
In many traditions, the act of forgiveness is seen as a purifying force that sanctifies the soul.
Through meditation and prayer, the monk seeks inner peace that sanctifies every aspect of life.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctifies, such as: absolves, acquits, amends, baptizes, blasphemes, blesses, canonizes.

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