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sanctify in Russian

sanctify in Russian is одо́брить, одобря́ть, освяти́ть — sanctify means to make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

sanctify in Russian

одо́брить
verb
Pronounced: odobrit
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
одобря́ть
verb
Pronounced: odobryat
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
освяти́ть
verb
Pronounced: osvyatit
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
освяща́ть
verb
Pronounced: osvyashchat
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
санкциони́ровать
verb
Pronounced: sanktsionirovat
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
очи́стить
verb
Pronounced: ochistit
(transitive) To free from sin; to purify.
очища́ть
verb
Pronounced: ochishchat
(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 Russian?

"sanctify" in Russian is одо́брить, одобря́ть, освяти́ть. sanctify means: To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

How do you pronounce одо́брить?

"sanctify" in Russian is одо́брить, pronounced "odobrit".

How do you use "sanctify" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest sanctified the water before the baptism." In Russian, "sanctify" is одо́брить, одобря́ть, освяти́ть.

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

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "sanctify": одо́брить, одобря́ть, освяти́ть, освяща́ть, санкциони́ровать, очи́стить.

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