Canonize /(?)/

Can·on·ize

Canonize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Canonized; p. pr. & vb. n. Canonizing

  1. To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized. (Eccl.)
  2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.
    Fame in time to come canonize us.
  3. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon. [R.]