sacralize

sacralize
/say"kreuh luyz', sak"reuh-/, v.t., sacralized, sacralizing.
to make sacred; imbue with sacred character, esp. through ritualized devotion: a society that sacralized science.
Also, esp. Brit., sacralise.
[1930-35; SACRAL1 + -IZE]

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