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sacralize

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈseɪkrəlaɪz//

KK: /ˈseɪkrəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something sacred or holy.


Example

The community decided to sacralize the ancient site to honor their ancestors.


Tense Forms

Past: sacralized

Past Participle: sacralized


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how we can sacralize certain places in our lives?
Sloth B
Yeah, like turning a park into a special spot for reflection, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It gives those places a deeper meaning for us.
Sloth B
I love that idea; it really helps to appreciate our surroundings more.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sanctify
consecrate
hallow
Antonyms
desecrate
profane
violate
Root Explanation

Sacralize → It is formed from "sacra" (from Latin "sacra", meaning sacred things or rites) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "sacralize" means to make something sacred or to consecrate it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sacra' meaning sacred, and remember that to 'sacralize' is to make something sacred.

Visually Confused Words
desacralize
sacaline
sacerdotalize
scraze
aralie
acraze
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