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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Canonize \Can"on*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Canonized}; p. pr & vb n. {Canonizing}.] [F. canoniser or LL canonizare fr L. canon.. See {Canon}.] 1. (Eccl.) To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as Thomas a Becket was canonized. 2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor. Fame in time to come canonize us --Shak. 2. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.[R.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: canonize v : in the Catholic church; declare to be a saint; "On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican" [syn: {beatify}, {saint}]
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