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canonize

verb

/ˈkænənaɪz/

Meaning

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.

canonize someone

sanctify, glorify, revere, venerate

denounce, condemn

canonize saints, canonize a figure, canonize officially

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

to make suffering, pain, or a problem less severe

to cook food in hot oil or fat

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility