hallow

hal·low

verb \ˈha-(ˌ)lō\

Definition of HALLOW

transitive verb

1

: to make holy or set apart for holy use

2

: to respect greatly : venerate

Examples of HALLOW

1. <Lincoln's memorable words at the Gettysburg battlefield, “we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground”.>

Origin of HALLOW

Middle English halowen, from Old English hālgian, from hālig holy — more at holy

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to HALLOW

Synonyms: consecrate, bless, sacralize, sanctify

Antonyms: deconsecrate, desacralize, desanctify

Related Words: baptize, canonize, spiritualize; chasten, cleanse, lustrate, purify; exorcise (also exorcize), expurgate; commit, dedicate, devote; reconsecrate

Near Antonyms: defile, desecrate, profane; dirty, foul, pollute, soil, taint, violate; blaspheme, curse, cuss, damn, execrate; cast out, condemn, damn, punish

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See Synonym Discussion at devote

Other Christian Religious Terms

Pentateuch, blasphemy, curate, doxology, eremite, iconoclasm, liturgy, orison, pneuma, reliquary

Rhymes with HALLOW

fallow, sallow, shallow, tallow