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
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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")."
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Hallow as a verb (transitive):
To make holy, to sanctify.
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Hallow as a verb:
To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.
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Hallow as a noun:
A shout, cry; a hulloo.
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Hallow as an adjective:
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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.