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O.K. vs sanctify

sanctify vs O.K.

O.K. is a noun but sanctify is not a noun.

O.K. and sanctify both are verbs.

O.K. is an adverb but sanctify is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
O.K. Yes No Yes Yes
sanctify No No Yes No
As verbs, sanctify is a hyponym of O.K.; that is, sanctify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than O.K.:
  • O.K.: give sanction to
  • sanctify: give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
Other hyponyms of O.K. include sanction, visa, back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support, confirm, greenlight.
O.K. (noun) sanctify (noun)
an endorsement
O.K. (verb) sanctify (verb)
give sanction to make pure or free from sin or guilt
render holy by means of religious rites
give religious sanction to, such as through an oath
O.K. (adverb) sanctify (adverb)
in a satisfactory or adequate manner
Difference between O.K. and sanctify

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