hallow

verbconsecrate

Synonyms for hallow

verb consecrate

Antonyms for hallow

Word Origin & History

Old English halgian "to make holy, to honor as holy, consecrate, ordain," related to halig "holy," from Proto-Germanic *hailaga- (cf. Old Saxon helagon, Middle Dutch heligen, Old Norse helga), from PIE root *kailo- "whole, uninjured, of good omen" (see health). Used in Christian translations to render Latin sanctificare. Also used since Old English as a noun meaning "holy person, saint." Related: Hallowed; hallowing.

Example Sentences forhallow

In order to hallow God's name, we must not only hear but obey His Word.

She evidently has no classical associations to hallow her memory withal.'

Who will say of the verb to hallow that it is now even obsolescent?

As my wife I woo thee, and by every tie, and by every vow that can hallow and endear affection.

I must go,—I must do what I may to hallow my poor sister's grave.

The gentleman began to chat with her about Hallow Eve and the rainy weather.

Perhaps he was thinking of his early days, and of the mother who had taught him to hallow them.

When the hounds receive their reward after a hare-hunt he calls it the hallow.

The spirit was supposed to hallow the dance with his presence.

The earth is our workshop; we may not curse it, we must hallow it.

hallow

Synonyms for hallow

Antonyms for hallow

anointed

bless

blesses

blest

celebrate

hallow

Synonyms for hallow

Antonyms for hallow

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