sanctified Definition
- 1set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.
- 2make legitimate or binding by religious sanction.
- 3free from sin; purify.
Using sanctified: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sanctified" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The church was sanctified in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Their marriage was sanctified by the priest.
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He felt sanctified after confessing his sins to the priest.
sanctified Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sanctified
ground that is considered sacred or holy
Example
The temple was built on sanctified ground.
a life that is dedicated to religious or spiritual pursuits
Example
She chose to live a sanctified life as a nun.
water that has been blessed or consecrated for religious purposes
Example
The priest used sanctified water to bless the newborn baby.
Origins of sanctified
from Latin 'sanctificare', from 'sanctus' meaning 'holy' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'
Summary: sanctified in Brief
The term 'sanctified' [ˈsæŋktɪfaɪd] refers to something that has been made holy or consecrated, often through religious means. It can also mean to make something legitimate or free from sin. Examples include 'Their marriage was sanctified by the priest.' and 'He felt sanctified after confessing his sins to the priest.' Phrases like 'sanctified ground' and 'sanctified water' denote objects that have been blessed or consecrated.
