hallow

verb
UK: /ˈhæləʊ/
US: /ˈhæloʊ/

  1. To make something holy or respect it greatly.

    1. They hallow this ground, it is a sacred place for all of us.
    2. We hallow the memory of those who fought for our freedom, remembering their sacrifice.

  2. To treat something as sacred or of great importance.

    1. We hallow our traditions, it is something special for us.
    2. The artist's last wish was to hallow the location of his greatest works.

Synonyms

venerate sanctify consecrate revere dedicate
hallow transitive-verb

  1. Regard as holy; venerate.

    1. We hallow the place.
    2. Many still hallow that shrine, despite the changes in society.
hallow adjective

  1. Holy; consecrated.

    1. This is a hallow place.
    2. They visited the hallow ground where their ancestors were buried long ago.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hallow" in English means: To make something holy or respect it greatly., To treat something as sacred or of great importance..

The phonetic transcription of "hallow" is /ˈhæləʊ/ in British English and /ˈhæloʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hallow": venerate, sanctify, consecrate, revere, dedicate.

Example usage of "hallow": "They hallow this ground, it is a sacred place for all of us.". More examples on the page.