sanc·ti·fy 
/ˈsæŋktəˌfaɪ/ verb
sanc·ti·fies; sanc·ti·fied; sanc·ti·fy·ing /ˈsæŋktəˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to make (something) holy
▪ The priest sanctified their marriage. 2 : to give official acceptance or approval to (something)
▪ The constitution sanctified the rights of the people.
▪ The priest sanctified their marriage.
▪ The constitution sanctified the rights of the people.
— sanc·ti·fi·ca·tion /ˌsæŋktəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the sanctification of their marriage
/ˌsæŋktəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the sanctification of their marriage
