verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

sanctify, hallow, consecrate

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Example Sentences

Example:The holy water was sanctified by the priest before the mass.

Definition:to make sacred or holy; to purify or bless; to consecrate; to render inviolable or sacred; to make or consider sacred

From sanctify

Example:We hallowed the day to remember the fallen heroes.

Definition:to make or treat as sacred; to worship; to consecrate

From hallow

Example:The cathedral was consecrated by the bishop in a grand ceremony.

Definition:to set apart as holy; to make or render sacred; to consecrate ceremonially; to dedicate to a religious or holy purpose

From consecrate