verb
Render holy by means of religious rites
Synonyms: sanctified, hallowed, lauded, confirmed, consecrated, absolved, exalted, venerated, thanked, dedicated, preserved, sacrificed, prayed, praised, enshrined, guarded, beatified, glorified, granted, graced, given, felicitated, ordained, favored, extolled, baptized, eulogized, crossed, honored, celebrated, canonized, approved
Antonyms: condemned, damned
verb
Give a benediction to
Synonyms: bestowed, praised, extolled, approved, endorsed, commended, granted, favored, endowed
Antonyms: disallowed, curst, vetoed, denied, refused, disapproved