The difference between Purify and Sanctify
When used as verbs, purify means to cleanse, or rid of impurities, whereas sanctify means to make holy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Purify and Sanctify
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Purify as a verb (transitive):
To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
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Purify as a verb (transitive):
To free from guilt or sin.
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Purify as a verb (intransitive):
To become pure.
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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.