1. to make holy or sacred; to set apart for religious use
Usage: religious
2. to give religious approval to; to make legitimate or acceptable

Examples

• The priest will sanctify the new chapel tomorrow.
• They sanctified their marriage with a religious ceremony.
• The ancient ritual was used to sanctify the temple grounds.
• Time has sanctified many old traditions.
• The church sanctified their union before God.
• Holy water is used to sanctify religious objects.