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sanctify in Latin

sanctify in Latin is consecro — sanctify means to make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

sanctify in Latin

consecro
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."
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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 Latin?

"sanctify" in Latin is consecro. 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 Latin, "sanctify" is consecro.

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