01 v. t. To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
imp. & p. p.
Canonized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Canonizing
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1.
To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.(Eccl.)
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To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.“Fame in time to come canonize us.” — Shak.
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To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.[R.]