canonize
verb (used with object)
to place in the canon of saints.
canonizes
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present tense formof canonize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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—Pope Francis announces the revocation of sainthood for Father Junipero Serra and canonizes Huell Howser as California’s patron saint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2021
In the afternoon, he celebrates Mass and canonizes the Rev. Junípero Serra, the first canonization in the United States.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2015
Surprising many, Benedict also canonizes Tami Taylor, though she is not Catholic and is in fact a fictional character.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2013
On September 4, Mother Teresa will be elevated to sainthood when Pope Francis canonizes her at the Vatican.
From National Geographic
The writer degrades no saints, he canonizes no villains.
From Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World by Oliver Optic
