Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.
To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
To invoke divine favor upon.
To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
To turn (a reference) into an object.
To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
To make humble; to lower in condition or status.