can·on·ize /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/
(vt.)封…死者為聖徒,使加入聖徒之列,褒揚
Can·on·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Canonized p. pr. & vb. n. Canonizing.]
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.]
◄ ►
canonize
v 1: in the Catholic church; declare (a dead person) to be a
saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle,
the priest was canonized" [syn: canonise, saint]
2: treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women" [syn: canonise]
3: add in the canon or calendar of the saints; "He was
canonized not long after his death" [syn: canonise]