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sanctify

/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/ American
  • v. 使神圣化, 奉献给神
Definition
  • v. to make something holy or set it apart for religious use
Example
The priest performed a ritual to sanctify the new church building.
神父举行了一场仪式,为新教堂祝圣。