to make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

the state of being banished from one's home or country.

A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.

A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.

To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

a snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.

A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.

to enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art.

present participle of peak; to reach a highest degree or maximum.

liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

to perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

A place where the pre-school children of working parents are supervised during the day; a crèche, a daycare centre.