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sanctify in Finnish

sanctify in Finnish is pyhittää, puhdistaa, vapauttaa — sanctify means to make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

sanctify in Finnish

pyhittää
verb
puhdistaa
verb
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
vapauttaa
verb
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.

What does "sanctify" mean?

  1. verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
    "The priest sanctified the water before the baptism."
  2. verb To give official approval or religious backing to something.
    "Tradition alone does not sanctify an unjust practice."
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sanctify in a sentence

  • The priest sanctified the water before the baptism.
  • Tradition alone does not sanctify an unjust practice.

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What is "sanctify" in Finnish?

"sanctify" in Finnish is pyhittää, puhdistaa, vapauttaa. sanctify means: To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

How do you use "sanctify" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest sanctified the water before the baptism." In Finnish, "sanctify" is pyhittää, puhdistaa, vapauttaa.

Are there other ways to say "sanctify" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "sanctify": pyhittää, puhdistaa, vapauttaa.

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