Synonyms: purge, purify, sanctify
Definition: make pure or free from sin or guilt
Usage: he left the monastery purified
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: bless, consecrate, hallow, sanctify
Definition: render holy by means of religious rites
Similar words: declare
Definition: state emphatically and authoritatively
Usage: He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with