• Canonize

    Origin

    From Old French canonisier, from Medieval Latin canonizare, from Latin canōn. See canon.

    Alternative forms

    Full definition of canonize

    Verb

    1. (transitive) To establish as a formal, standard rule.
    2. (transitive) To declare (a person) as a saint.Thomas a Becket was canonized.
    3. (transitive) To glorify; to exalt to the highest honour.
      • ShakespeareFame in time to come canonize us.
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