hallow
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for hallow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use hallow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hallowed ground
hallowed tradition
Mostly seen today in the fixed phrase "hallowed ground" or "hallowed halls."
Etymology
From Old English hālgian, "to make holy," related to hālga, "a holy one, a saint."
Full origin of hallow →Frequently asked questions
What does “hallow” mean?
The word “hallow” means to treat as sacred; to make or declare holy. In plain terms, to honor something as sacred or deeply respected.
How do you pronounce “hallow”?
“Hallow” is pronounced HA-loh (/ˈhæloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hallow” in a sentence?
Here is “hallow” used in a sentence: “The old cemetery was hallowed ground to the villagers.”
What part of speech is “hallow”?
“Hallow” is a verb.
Where does the word “hallow” come from?
The word “hallow” comes from Old English. From Old English hālgian, "to make holy," related to hālga, "a holy one, a saint.".
