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
1
To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
"The old cemetery was hallowed ground to the villagers."
How to use hallow
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- hallows
- Third person singular
- hallows
- Past tense
- hallowed
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The old cemetery was _____ ground to the villagers.
Etymology
From Old English hālgian, "to make holy," related to hālga, "a holy one, a saint."
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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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