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sanctifier

sanc·ti·fy
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sangk-tuh-fahy]
    • /ˈsæŋk təˌfaɪ/
    • /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sangk-tuh-fahy]
    • /ˈsæŋk təˌfaɪ/

Definitions of sanctifier word

  • verb with object sanctifier to make holy; set apart as sacred; consecrate. 1
  • verb with object sanctifier to purify or free from sin: Sanctify your hearts. 1
  • verb with object sanctifier to impart religious sanction to; render legitimate or binding: to sanctify a vow. 1
  • verb with object sanctifier to entitle to reverence or respect. 1
  • verb with object sanctifier to make productive of or conducive to spiritual blessing. 1

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Origin of sanctifier

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin sānctificāre (see Sanctus, -ify); replacing Middle English seintefien < Old French saintifier < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Sanctifier

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sanctifier popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

sanctifier usage trend in Literature

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