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Meaning of 'canonize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Canonize [ v. t.]
- To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
- To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.
- To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.

Meaning of 'canonize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . canonize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- declare (a dead person) to be a saint
Example in sentence:
  • After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized
Meaning (2):
- treat as a sacred person
Example in sentence:
  • He canonizes women

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