Verbs Related to Religion and Paranormal Phenomena

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

I bless you with good health and happiness.

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

In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength.

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

The pastor will baptize the newborn as a symbol of initiation into the Christian faith.

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

Every Sunday, the pastor preaches sermons to the congregation, sharing biblical wisdom.

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

After realizing his mistakes, he sincerely repented and sought forgiveness for his actions.

to make something sacred through religious rituals

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

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

The priest sanctified the repentant sinner through the act of confession and prayer.

a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance

The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service.

to attempt to persuade someone to embrace Christianity as their faith

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

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

The priest will christen the newborn in a special ceremony at the church.

to rescue someone from their sins

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

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

The minister sermonized on the virtues of compassion and kindness during the Sunday service.

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

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

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

The wizard conjured a storm to scare away the invaders.

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

The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon.

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

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

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

The priest performed a ritual to exorcise the malevolent entity.