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Wash, Washed, Washings
To cleanse, physically or spiritually. Symbolically, a repentant person may be cleansed from a life burdened with sin and its consequences through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Certain washings performed under proper priesthood authority serve as sacred ordinances.