hallowed

/ˈhaləʊd/verb

To make something holy or set it apart as sacred.

Example sentence

“The ground was hallowed by the priest before the chapel was built.”

Survives as an adjective in fixed company: hallowed ground, hallowed halls, hallowed traditions. Halloween contracts 'All Hallows' Eve', the night before All Saints' Day.

Related words

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