English Meaning & Definitions
To honor as holy; to consecrate or make sacred.
- “The ground where the soldiers fell was hallowed by their sacrifice.”
- “We hallow the memory of those who fought for our freedom.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “hallow”.
Derived from the Old English 'hālgian', meaning 'to make holy' or 'to consecrate', which stems from the Proto-Germanic 'hailagaz' (holy). It is the etymological root of 'holy' and 'Halloween' (All Hallows' Eve).
Think of 'Halloween'—the night before All Hallows' Day, a time meant to be set apart as holy or sacred.
Frequently Asked Questions About “hallow”
1. What is the meaning of “hallow” in English?
In English, hallow (verb) is defined as: “To honor as holy; to consecrate or make sacred.”.
2. How do you use “hallow” in a sentence?
“The ground where the soldiers fell was hallowed by their sacrifice.”
3. What are English synonyms of “hallow”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “hallow”?
Derived from the Old English 'hālgian', meaning 'to make holy' or 'to consecrate', which stems from the Proto-Germanic 'hailagaz' (holy). It is the etymological root of 'holy' and 'Halloween' (All Hallows' Eve).
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