canonize (Meaning)
canonize (v)
declare (a dead person) to be a saint
treat as a sacred person
canonize (v. t.)
To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.
To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of canonize
canonize Sentence Examples
- The Catholic Church will canonize Mother Teresa for her tireless humanitarian work.
- Many fans hope that the music industry will canonize Bob Dylan for his profound impact on popular music.
- Historians often canonize certain historical figures based on their contributions to society.
- Some argue that society tends to canonize certain political leaders, overlooking their flaws and shortcomings.
- Critics often canonize classic literature for its enduring themes and universal appeal.
- The film industry is known to canonize certain directors and actors for their groundbreaking work.
- The fashion world tends to canonize designers who revolutionize the industry with their innovative designs.
- Environmentalists advocate to canonize individuals who have dedicated their lives to preserving the planet.
- Social media influencers often seek to be canonized by their followers as trendsetters and thought leaders.
- The scientific community may canonize groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
FAQs About the word canonize
declare (a dead person) to be a saint, treat as a sacred personTo declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket wa
adore, like, worship, hero-worship,idolize, revere, deify, dote (on), adulate, regard
detest, loathe, hate, loathe, despise, abhor, detest, despise,hate, dislike
The Catholic Church will canonize Mother Teresa for her tireless humanitarian work.
Many fans hope that the music industry will canonize Bob Dylan for his profound impact on popular music.
Historians often canonize certain historical figures based on their contributions to society.
Some argue that society tends to canonize certain political leaders, overlooking their flaws and shortcomings.
