canonize

US /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈkæn.ə.naɪz/
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1.

officially declare (a deceased person) to be a saint

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The Pope will canonize the revered nun next year.
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Many believed she should be canonized for her charitable work.
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2.

treat or regard as being beyond reproach or of great significance

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His early works were canonized by critics.
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The band's debut album has been canonized as a classic.
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exaltreverevenerateenshrineimmortalize
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