The difference between Hallow and Sanctify

When used as verbs, hallow means to make holy, to sanctify, whereas sanctify means to make holy.


Hallow is also noun with the meaning: a saint.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hallow and Sanctify

  1. Hallow as a noun (obsolete, outside, set phrases):

    A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

    Examples:

    "All Hallows Eve'' (or [[Halloween]]), the night before ''All Hallows Day'' (now more commonly known as "All Saints Day")."

  1. Hallow as a verb (transitive):

    To make holy, to sanctify.

  1. Hallow as a verb:

    To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.

  1. Hallow as a noun:

    A shout, cry; a hulloo.

  1. Hallow as an adjective:

  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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