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hal·low

hallow

 
 
pronunciation:
hae lo
parts of speech:
transitive verb, noun
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: hallows, hallowing, hallowed
definition 1: to consecrate or make holy.
They insisted that the body be buried in ground that had been hallowed.
similar words:
anoint, bless, consecrate
definition 2: to respect or honor highly; venerate.
We were taught to hallow the founding fathers of this nation.
similar words:
adore, bless, venerate
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a sacred being, place, or object (typically used as part of a compound).
Allhallows Eve.
synonyms:
relic, saint, shrine