French translation of sanctify is 
sanctifier

Meaning of "sanctify" in English

To "sanctify" means to make something holy or set it apart for a sacred purpose. It implies imparting sanctity or holiness to an object, place, or person, often through religious or spiritual means. This action can be both literal, as in religious rites and ceremonies, or metaphorical, enhancing its significance and reverence in other contexts.

Meaning of "sanctifier" in French

In French, "sanctifier" translates to the act of making something holy or consecrating it, much like its English counterpart. It can pertain to religious ceremonies where an object or person is deemed sacred or pure. This term is used to describe the process of bestowing sanctity and divine approval upon various entities, reinforcing their sacred value.

Pronunciation of "sanctify" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "sanctify" is relatively consistent across different English dialects, although the emphasis may vary slightly between American and British English.

Pronunciation of "sanctifier" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sɑ̃k.ti.fje/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "sanctifier" remains largely consistent across French-speaking regions, though regional accents may slightly influence the vowel sounds.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. They sought to sanctify the new church. (Ils ont cherché à sanctifier la nouvelle église.)
2. The priest will sanctify the water for the baptism ceremony. (Le prêtre sanctifiera l'eau pour la cérémonie de baptême.)
3. Her actions were meant to sanctify her family name. (Ses actions visaient à sanctifier son nom de famille.)
4. The ritual is designed to sanctify this sacred ground. (Le rituel est conçu pour sanctifier ce sol sacré.)
5. He hoped to sanctify his mission through prayer. (Il espérait sanctifier sa mission par la prière.)
6. The couple wanted to sanctify their marriage with a blessing. (Le couple voulait sanctifier leur mariage avec une bénédiction.)
7. Through meditation, she tried to sanctify her daily life. (Par la méditation, elle a essayé de sanctifier sa vie quotidienne.)
8. They sanctify each Sunday with a special service. (Ils sanctifient chaque dimanche avec un service spécial.)
9. The traditions were meant to sanctify their cultural identity. (Les traditions visaient à sanctifier leur identité culturelle.)
10. The community gathered to sanctify the rebuilt monument. (La communauté s'est rassemblée pour sanctifier le monument reconstruit.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "sanctify" in English

Synonyms: bless, consecrate, hallow, purify, venerate, anoint, dedicate, deify, enshrine, glorify.

Antonyms: desecrate, condemn, curse, defile, profane, tarnish, blaspheme, violate, spoil, contaminate.

Similar Words: sanctitude, holiness, sacredness, piety, devotion, spirituality, reverence, divinity, righteousness, sanctification.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "sanctifier" in French

Synonyms: bénir, consacrer, dédier, purifier, vénérer, hallow, anathématiser, enshrinement, loafer, creuse.

Antonyms: profaner, souiller, polluer, dégrader, violer, ternir, maudire, damner, désacraliser, saccager.

Similar Words: sainteté, sacrété, piété, spiritualité, dévotion, révérence, sanctification, sacralisation, divinité, saint.

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