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sanctified

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Made holy; set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: consecrated, hallowed

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

past participle of sanctify

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a consecrated church
  • the sacred mosque
  • sacred elephants
  • sacred bread and wine
  • sanctified wine

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: consecrated, sacred

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: geheiligt — Translations
  • Māori: whakatapu — Translations
  • Romanian: sanctificat — Translations
  • Ottoman Turkish: مقدس (mukaddes) — Translations
Real reading context

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