Hallow Meaning in English
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Definition
To make something holy or treat it as sacred, often used in religious or ceremonial contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and literary; rarely used in everyday speech except in phrases like 'hallowed ground.' Common in religious texts and poetry. Do not confuse with 'hollow' (empty). Often refers to making a place or object special with a sacred meaning.
Spanish: santificar - consagrarPortuguese (BR): santificar - consagrarPortuguese (PT): santificar - consagrarChinese (Simplified): 使神圣 - 使圣化Chinese (Traditional): 使神聖 - 使聖化Hindi: पवित्र करनाArabic: يقدّس - يكرّسBengali: পবিত্র করা - পবিত্র বলে গণ্য করাRussian: освящать - почитать как святынюJapanese: 神聖化する - 崇めるVietnamese: tôn thánh - coi là linh thiêngKorean: 신성하게 하다 - 성스럽게 여기다Turkish: kutsal saymak - kutsamakUrdu: مقدس بنانا - تقدس کرناIndonesian: menguduskan - menganggap suci
Example Sentences
Fans still hallow the stadium as the place where legends were made.
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Many people hallow this old church.
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We must hallow the memory of our heroes.
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People hallow this day by gathering in silence.
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These fields are hallowed by centuries of tradition.
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"Let us hallow this moment together," the leader said.
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