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Canonize (Verb)

Declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Pope Francis will canonize the 17th-century nun at a ceremony in Rome next month, bringing her one step closer to sainthood.
The process to canonize Martin de Porres, who lived a life dedicated to charity, began over a century after his death.
Mother Teresa was canonized in 2016, just 19 years after her death, after the Catholic Church confirmed two miracles attributed to her.
The Catholic Church moved to canonize five new saints this year, including a Spanish nun who died in the 19th century.
To be canonized as a saint, an individual must have lived a life of virtue and performed miracles after their death.

Treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The society tends to canonize artists who revolutionize their craft with innovative ideas.
Their fans have canonized her as an icon in the music industry, often emulating her unique style.
As a devoted follower, he canonizes his spiritual leader as the ultimate embodiment of spirituality and tranquility.
Throughout the centuries, many poets and writers have been canonized for their timeless contributions to literature.
She felt that her country's history had canonized those who fought for freedom and justice.