Canonize

Origin

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

Alternative forms

• canonise UK

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.