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świecić — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • consecrate verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
  • glow verb To give off a steady light, often without a visible flame.
  • hallow verb To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
  • shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.

Senses

świecić is used for these senses in English:

  • consecrate (transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
  • glow To shine brightly and steadily.
  • hallow (transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.
  • ordinate (transitive, uncommon) To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.
  • shine (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.

consecrate — full definition

  1. verb To declare something sacred through a formal or religious ceremony.
  2. verb To ordain someone into a high religious office, such as a bishop.
  3. verb To devote oneself or one's time completely to a cause or purpose.
  4. adjective Made sacred; set apart for a holy purpose.

glow — full definition

  1. verb To give off a steady light, often without a visible flame.
  2. verb To show strong emotion or health through your face or expression.
  3. noun A soft, steady light or warmth.

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