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can·on·ize
 canonize
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- pronunciation:
- kae
n
naIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
canonizes, canonizing, canonized |
| definition 1: |
in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare (someone) a saint.
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| definition 2: |
to include or treat as sacred.
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| definition 3: |
to give authoritative, esp. religious, approval to.
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| related words: |
bless, consecrate |
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| derivations: |
canonization (n.), canonizer (n.) |
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