Question

In the context below, what word could replace “hallow” without changing the meaning?

“But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract (take away from).”

Answer 1

consicrate
dedicate

Answer 2

sanctify

Answer 3

sacralize
sanctify
bless

Answer 4

devote