verb

hallow

HA-loh

Hallow (verb) means to treat as sacred; to make or declare holy. Example: “The old cemetery was hallowed ground to the villagers.”

verb

To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.

"The old cemetery was hallowed ground to the villagers."

How to use hallow

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo honor something as sacred or deeply respected.

When to use it

Mostly seen today in the fixed phrase "hallowed ground" or "hallowed halls."

Common pairings

hallowed ground hallowed tradition

hallowed past tense, hallowed past tense, hallows plural, hallows plural, hallows singular, hallows singular

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The old cemetery was _____ ground to the villagers.

From Old English hālgian, "to make holy," related to hālga, "a holy one, a saint."

Origin: Old English

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What does “hallow” mean?

The word “hallow” means to treat as sacred; to make or declare holy. In plain terms, to honor something as sacred or deeply respected.

How do you pronounce “hallow”?

“Hallow” is pronounced HA-loh (/ˈhæloʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hallow” in a sentence?

Here is “hallow” used in a sentence: “The old cemetery was hallowed ground to the villagers.”

What part of speech is “hallow”?

“Hallow” is a verb.

Where does the word “hallow” come from?

The word “hallow” comes from Old English. From Old English hālgian, "to make holy," related to hālga, "a holy one, a saint.".

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