canonize (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/

Definition

Officially declare a deceased person to be a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

Examples

• The Pope traveled to the local diocese to canonize the humble missionary who had spent her life in the region.

• Many followers gathered in St. Peter's Square to witness the Vatican canonize the beloved martyr.

• The process to canonize a candidate often requires evidence of miracles attributed to their intercession.

Synonyms of canonize

Words with a similar meaning to canonize:

• bless
• beatify
• sanctify

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