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beatify

verb
/biˈætɪfaɪ/

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example Sentences

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

Synonyms

sanctify, bless, hallow, consecrate, exalt

Antonyms

curse, condemn, desecrate

Collocations

beatify a saint, beatify by the pope, formally beatify

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