sacralizar

[sa.kra.li.ˈzar]

verb

to sacralize

1. to make sacred or holy; to invest with sacred character or significance

The church sought to sacralize the ancient ritual.

A igreja buscava sacralizar o ritual antigo.

2. to treat or regard something as sacred or inviolable

Modern society tends to sacralize certain cultural symbols.

A sociedade moderna tende a sacralizar certos símbolos culturais.

3. to confer religious or spiritual sanctity upon

The ceremony was designed to sacralize the marriage bond.

A cerimônia foi concebida para sacralizar o vínculo matrimonial.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sacralizar

Standard usage in religious and academic contexts

Portugal

sacralizar

Standard usage, slightly more formal tone in religious discourse

sacralizar a memória (to sanctify memory)

sacralizar um espaço (to consecrate a space)

sacralizar tradições (to make traditions sacred)

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