To turn (a reference) into an object.
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.
Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.
To object to.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.