종교적인 목적으로 어떤 것을 신성하게 하거나 거룩하게 구별하여 바치다.
To set apart as or declare holy; to consecrate for religious purposes.
예문:
"The bishop arrived to sanctify the newly built cathedral."
"Ancient rituals were performed to sanctify the ground before the temple was constructed."
죄로부터 자유롭게 하거나 영혼, 마음, 정신 등을 깨끗하게 씻어 정화하다.
To free from sin or to purify the soul, mind, or heart.
예문:
"He sought a life of quiet meditation to sanctify his mind."
"The monk believed that selfless service could sanctify the soul."
관습, 전통 또는 법률을 통해 어떤 행위나 상태를 정당하다고 인정하거나 인가하다.
To make something legitimate, binding, or morally acceptable through custom, tradition, or law.
예문:
"Long-standing traditions often sanctify behaviors that might otherwise be questioned."
"The international treaty was finally sanctified by the signatures of all member states."