Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Religion and Paranormal Phenomena

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to religion and paranormal phenomena such as "pray", "exorcise", and "repent".

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Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to bless [verb]

to ask for divine favor or protection for a certain thing or person

Ex: The priest will bless the newlyweds in the church ceremony .
to pray [verb]

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

Ex: Families gather around the table to pray before meals , expressing gratitude for the food .

to initiate into a religious faith by immersing in or sprinkling with water

Ex: The parents joyfully watched as their child was baptized in the church ceremony .

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

Ex: The priest will preach on Sunday about forgiveness and compassion .

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

Ex: She decided to repent and make amends for the harm caused by her thoughtless words .

to make something sacred through religious rituals

Ex: The religious community gathered to consecrate the ground for the construction of a new temple .

to purify and free from wrongdoing or guilt through a sacred process or ceremony

Ex: Through prayer and meditation , individuals seek to sanctify their hearts and minds .

to fulfill a role in religious service or guidance, providing support and leadership within a community

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to attempt to persuade someone to embrace Christianity as their faith

Ex: She evangelized her neighbor , hoping to guide him toward Christianity .

to initiate someone into the Christian faith through a special ceremony, often involving the use of water

Ex: The pastor will christen several individuals during the Sunday morning service .

to rescue someone from their sins

Ex: Through acts of kindness and charity , people seek to redeem themselves in the eyes of their faith .

to deliver a religious speech, often with the intention of imparting moral or spiritual guidance

Ex: Instead of a traditional lecture , the priest chose to sermonize on practical applications of religious teachings .
to tithe [verb]

to donate ten percent of one's income, often to the church, as a religious commitment or financial support

Ex: Families gathered annually to discuss their financial commitment and decide on how to tithe for the upcoming year .

to summon or invoke a spirit, demon, or supernatural force, often through rituals or magic

Ex: The magician claimed to conjure spirits from another realm .

to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

Ex: The poet invoked the muse to inspire his creativity before starting to write .
to haunt [verb]

(of a ghost) to appear or be seen repeatedly in a building

Ex: The ghostly apparition would haunt the corridors , leaving an eerie presence in the historic house .

to remove or expel an evil spirit from a person or place through the use of rituals, prayers, or supernatural methods

Ex: The ancient ceremony was conducted to exorcise evil forces from the village .