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canonize

DEFINITIONS OF: canonize

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v declare (a dead person) to be a saint

“After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized
Synonyms:
canonise, saint
Type of:
adjudge, declare, hold
declare to be

v treat as a sacred person

“He canonizes women”
Synonyms:
canonise
Type of:
exalt, extol, glorify, laud, proclaim
praise, glorify, or honor
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