The term "sanctify" in literature serves multiple functions, ranging from the literal to the metaphorical. In many religious passages, it directly conveys the act of setting apart something as holy—for instance, the command to sanctify the sabbath day or consecrate sacred objects and people [1],[2]. At the same time, some authors adopt the term to signify the bestowal of inherent value or dignity upon an idea or a person, as when sanctification is linked to personal transformation and moral renewal [3],[4]. There is also a more critical or ironic use in works that interrogate the act of sanctifying worldly institutions or everyday practices [5],[6]. Thus, across diverse literary contexts, "sanctify" embodies a spectrum of meanings that reflects both its deep religious roots and its broader cultural connotations.