verb

1. To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

2. To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

3. To invoke divine favor upon.

adjective

1. Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.

2. A title indicating the beatification of a person, thus allowing public veneration of those who have lived in sanctity or died as martyrs.

3. Held in veneration; revered.

Synonyms: hallowed, holy, sacred, revered, venerated, worshiped, worshipped