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hallow

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈhæloʊ/

KK: /ˈhæloʊ/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something holy or to treat it with great respect and honor.


Example

The community gathered to hallow the new church with a special ceremony.


Tense Forms

Past: hallowed

Past Participle: hallowed


Conversation
Sloth A
I really think we should hallow this place since it has so much history.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! It deserves to be respected.
Sloth A
Yeah, we could organize a small ceremony to honor it.
Sloth B
Absolutely, I’d love to help plan something special.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sanctify
consecrate
venerate
Antonyms
desecrate
profane
dishonor
Root Explanation

Hallow → The word originates from Old English 'halga', meaning holy or sacred. It refers to something that is made holy or consecrated.

Memory Tip

Think of something being made 'holy' or 'sacred' — that's why 'hallow' means to make something holy.

Visually Confused Words
shallow
allow
unhallow
shallowy
shallows
rehallow
enhallow
behallow
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