sanciō — meaning in English
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English meaning
- consecrate verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
- decide verb To make a choice or judgment after thinking something over.
- fulfill verb To carry out or complete a promise, duty, or requirement.
Senses
sanciō is used for these senses in English:
- consecrate (transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
- decide (transitive) To cause someone to come to a decision.
- fulfill (transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
consecrate — full definition
- verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
- verb To ordain someone into a high religious office, such as a bishop.
- verb To devote oneself or one's time completely to a cause or purpose.
- adjective Made sacred; set apart for a holy purpose.
decide — full definition
- verb To make a choice or judgment after thinking something over.
- verb To settle or determine the outcome of something, such as a dispute or contest.