The difference between Cleanse and Sanctify
When used as verbs, cleanse means to free from dirt, whereas sanctify means to make holy.
Cleanse is also noun with the meaning: an act of cleansing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cleanse and Sanctify
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Cleanse as a verb (transitive):
To free from dirt; to clean, purify.
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Cleanse as a verb (transitive):
To spiritually purify; to free from sin or guilt; to purge.
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Cleanse as a noun:
An act of cleansing; a purification.
Examples:
"I regularly visit the spa for a massage and a facial cleanse."
"synonyms: cleansing"
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To make holy; to consecrate. Set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To free from sin; to purify.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
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Sanctify as a verb (transitive):
To endorse with religious sanction.