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canonize

/'kænə,naɪz/

Synonyms of canonize Antonyms of canonize Examples of canonize Usage of canonize Parts of canonize Definition that contains canonize Words sounding like canonize Explanation of canonize

verb
declare (a dead person) to be a saint
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"After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized"

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canonise saint

type of:
adjudge hold declare
verb
treat as a sacred person
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"He canonizes women"

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canonise

type of:
proclaim exalt extol glorify laud

Examples of canonize

"After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized"
"He canonizes women"