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.
Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.
To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
To endorse with religious sanction.
To free from sin; to purify.
To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.