Difference between Purify and Sanctify

Purify

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cleanse (something), or rid (it) of impurities To free (someone) from guilt or sin

Example sentence: I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested.

Sanctify

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make holy; to consecrate. Set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.To free from sin; to purify.To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.To endorse with religious sanction.