sanctify vs bless

sanctify and bless both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sanctify	No	No	Yes	No
bless	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sanctify and bless are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of sanctify include consecrate, hallow.

sanctify (verb)	bless (verb)
make pure or free from sin or guilt	give a benediction to
render holy by means of religious rites	render holy by means of religious rites
give religious sanction to, such as through an oath	make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
	confer prosperity or happiness on