Definitions for: Canonize


[v] add in the canon or calendar of the saints; "He was canonized not long after his death"
[v] in the Catholic church; declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized"
[v] treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women"



Webster (1913) Definition: Can"on*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Canonized; p. pr. &
vb. n. Canonizing.] [F. canoniser or LL. canonizare, fr. L.
canon.. See Canon.]
1. (Eccl.) To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in
the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was
canonized.

2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.

Fame in time to come canonize us. --Shak.

2. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.[R.]

Synonyms: canonise, canonise, saint

See Also: add, adjudge, declare, exalt, extol, glorify, hold, laud, proclaim

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