sanctify
Pronunciation:
/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ//ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/verb
Definitions
To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
To free from sin; to purify.
To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
To endorse with religious sanction.