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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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Categorized English Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to bless
to bless
[Verb]

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

Ex: I bless you with good health and happiness. 
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to pray
to pray
[Verb]

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

Ex: In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength. 
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to baptize

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

Ex: The pastor will baptize the newborn as a symbol of initiation into the Christian faith. 
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to preach
to preach
[Verb]

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

Ex: Every Sunday, the pastor preaches sermons to the congregation, sharing biblical wisdom. 
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to repent
to repent
[Verb]

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

Ex: After realizing his mistakes, he sincerely repented and sought forgiveness for his actions. 
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to consecrate

to make something sacred through religious rituals

Ex: The priest consecrated the church with a special ceremony, dedicating it to divine worship. 
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to sanctify

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

Ex: The priest sanctified the repentant sinner through the act of confession and prayer. 
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to minister

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

Ex: After completing seminary, she decided to minister to a local community as a pastor. 
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to evangelize

to attempt to persuade someone to embrace Christianity as their faith

Ex: During the outreach event, volunteers worked to evangelize the community, sharing the gospel. 
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to christen

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

Ex: The priest will christen the newborn in a special ceremony at the church. 
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to redeem
to redeem
[Verb]

to rescue someone from their sins

Ex: Believers find solace in the belief that faith can redeem them from their past sins. 
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to sermonize

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

Ex: The minister sermonized on the virtues of compassion and kindness during the Sunday service. 
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to tithe
to tithe
[Verb]

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

Ex: Many believers tithe faithfully, offering a portion of their income to support the church's activities. 
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to conjure

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

Ex: The wizard conjured a storm to scare away the invaders. 
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to invoke
to invoke
[Verb]

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

Ex: The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon. 
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to haunt
to haunt
[Verb]

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

Ex: The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of a former resident. 
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to exorcise

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

Ex: The priest performed a ritual to exorcise the malevolent entity. 
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