Canonize

Pronunciation: /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of canonize

verb to officially declare someone as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church

Example Sentences

A1 The Pope can canonize saints.

A2 In some religions, only specific individuals can be canonized.

B1 The process of canonizing a saint involves extensive research and verification.

B2 The Catholic Church has specific criteria for canonizing individuals as saints.

C1 Many historical figures have been canonized by various religious institutions.

C2 The decision to canonize someone as a saint is a complex and significant process.

Examples of canonize in a Sentence

formal The Pope decided to canonize the new saint after a thorough process of investigation.

informal Did you hear that they're going to canonize that famous author next year?

slang I can't believe they're going to canonize that rapper, he's a legend!

figurative In the world of fashion, some designers are so influential that they are practically canonized as gods.

Grammatical Forms of canonize

• past tense: canonized
• plural: canonizes
• comparative: more canonized
• superlative: most canonized
• present tense: canonizes
• future tense: will canonize
• perfect tense: has canonized
• continuous tense: is canonizing
• singular: canonize
• positive degree: canonize
• infinitive: to canonize
• gerund: canonizing
• participle: canonizing

Origin and Evolution of canonize

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'canonize' originated from the Latin word 'canonizare', which means to place in the canon or list of saints.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to the official declaration of a deceased person as a saint by the Catholic Church, the term 'canonize' has evolved to also mean to officially recognize someone or something as outstanding or worthy of admiration.