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

  1. Cleanse as a verb (transitive):

    To free from dirt; to clean, purify.

  2. Cleanse as a verb (transitive):

    To spiritually purify; to free from sin or guilt; to purge.

  1. 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"

  1. Sanctify as a verb (transitive):

    To make holy; to consecrate. Set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

  2. Sanctify as a verb (transitive):

    To free from sin; to purify.

  3. Sanctify as a verb (transitive):

    To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.

  4. Sanctify as a verb (transitive):

    To endorse with religious sanction.

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