1
as in purges
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
received the sacrament of penance, whereby they were sanctified and restored to divine grace
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2
as in blesses
to make holy through prayers or ritual
sanctify the bread for Communion
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Praying that Teddi heals and is an outlier.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025 -
How the country now heals is another matter.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nexxus Amino Bond Shampoo & Conditioner The Amino Bond Repair Shampoo is a sulfate-free shampoo that cleanses and removes build up from the scalp while gently nourishing strands for enhanced strength.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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This essence quickly cleanses and detoxes sensitive skin to soothe it.—
Kirsten Chanel Webber,
Rolling Stone,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Sanctifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctifies. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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