Meaning of canonize in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/

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1. Verb

   canonize

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from late Latin canonizare‘admit as authoritative’ (in medieval Latin ‘admit to the list of recognized saints’), from Latin canon (see canon)

   Definitions

   1. in the Catholic church

   Examples

   • « declare (a dead person) to be a saint »
   • « After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized »
2. 2. treat as a sacred person

   Examples

   • « He canonizes women »
3. 3. add in the canon or calendar of the saints

   Examples

   • « He was canonized not long after his death »