heiligen — meaning in English

English meaning

• hallow verb To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
• sanctify verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

Senses

heiligen is used for these senses in English:

• hallow (transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.
• sanctify (transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

sanctify — full definition

1. verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
2. verb To give official approval or religious backing to something.

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