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sanctify

/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/
verb
  1. To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

  2. To free from sin; to purify.

  3. To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.

Synonymscleanse, purify, consecrate, hallow
Antonymsprofane

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