adjective
- having the power to make holy or purify spiritually
Usage: religious
verb
- present participle of sanctify; making holy or sacred
Examples
- The priest was sanctifying the altar with holy water.
- She believed prayer had a sanctifying effect on her daily life.
- The sanctifying grace of the sacrament brought him peace.
- They were sanctifying the new church building before the service.
- The sanctifying power of forgiveness transformed their relationship.
- He spent time sanctifying his thoughts through meditation.
- The ritual was sanctifying the marriage ceremony.