hallow
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hal·low
transitive verb \ˈha-(ˌ)lō\Definition of HALLOW
1
: to make holy or set apart for holy use
2
: to respect greatly : venerate
Examples of HALLOW
- <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
See Synonym Discussion at devote
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