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Sanctify Definition & Meaning

sanctify
verb
  1. render holy by means of religious rites
  2. make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified"

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What does sanctify mean?
render holy by means of religious rites make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified"
What part of speech is sanctify?
Sanctify is a verb.
How many definitions does sanctify have?
Sanctify has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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