CEFR C2

canonize

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: bless, beatify, sanctify

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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.

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