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What is "canonize" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 14-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does canonize mean in English? Meaning of canonize definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "canonize" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "canonize": declare (a dead person) to be a saint

Verb

  • Meaning: declare (a dead person) to be a saint
  • Example: After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized
  • Synonyms: canonise canonize saint
  • Hypernyms: adjudge declare hold

    • Meaning of "canonize": treat as a sacred person

    Verb

  • Meaning: treat as a sacred person
  • Example: He canonizes women
  • Synonyms: canonise canonize
  • Hypernyms: exalt extol glorify laud proclaim

    • Synonyms:

    consecrate, beatify, glorify, love, apotheosize, deify, dedicate, bless, saint, worship, besaint, idolatrize, put on a pedestal,

    Antonyms:

    condemn, degrade, hate, dishonor, lower,

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