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sanctify in French

sanctify in French is sanctifier, consacrer — sanctify means to make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

sanctify in French

sanctifier
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
consacrer
verb
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

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."

sanctify in a sentence

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sanctify" in French?

"sanctify" in French is sanctifier, consacrer. 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 French, "sanctify" is sanctifier, consacrer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sanctify": sanctifier, consacrer.

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