sanctifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of sanctify
1
as in purges
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially received the sacrament of penance, whereby they were sanctified and restored to divine grace

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2
as in blesses
to make holy through prayers or ritual sanctify the bread for Communion

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  1. purges
  2. blesses
  3. purifies
  4. consecrates
  5. heals
  6. cleanses
  7. restores
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  • Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of purges
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  • When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Definition of blesses
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  • Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of purifies
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  • In the reading, 1 Kings Chapter 9, God warns King Solomon against turning away from him as Solomon consecrates the temple in Jerusalem.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Definition of consecrates
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  • The Followers of Christ sect believes that God heals the faithful and that life and death must be left to God’s divine will.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Even if Hubbard heals in time for Carolina’s opener against the Chicago Bears, the former Longhorn should tally notable numbers from the jump.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of heals
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  • Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Definition of cleanses
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  • Doctors treat patients with intravenous fluids and a drug called atropine, which restores a normal heart rhythm.
    — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of restores
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“Sanctifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctifies. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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