Render holy by means of religious rites.

synonyms: bless, consecrate, sanctify.

Roget 883: celebrate keep, signalize, do honor to, commemorate, solemnize, hallow, mark with a red letter.    pledge, drink to, toast, hob and nob^†.    inaugurate, install, chair.    rejoice etc. 838; kill the fatted calf, hold jubilee, roast an ox.    ... show more

Roget 928: respect, regard; revere, reverence; hold in reverence, honor, venerate, hallow; esteem etc. (approve of) 931; think much of; entertain respect for, bear respect for; look up to, defer to; have a high opinion of, hold a high opinion of; pay attention, pay respect etc. n.. to; do honor to, render honor to; do the honors, hail; show courtesy etc. 894; salute, present arms; do homage to, pay homage to; pay tribute to, kneel to, bow to, bend the knee to; fall down before, prostrate oneself, kiss the hem of one's garment; worship etc. 990.    keep one's distance, make room, observe due decorum, stand upon ceremony.    command respect, inspire respect; awe, inspire awe, impose, overawe, dazzle.    ... show more

Dutch: verheiligen, consacreren, consecreren, heiligen, sacraliseren, sacreren, sanctificeren, sanctifiëren, wijden, zegenen