canonize
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To officially declare someone a saint, or more broadly, to treat something as an established, respected standard.
Usage notes
Outside religion it's used loosely to mean treating a work or idea as part of an accepted tradition, as in "canonized in literature classes."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The Catholic Church _____ the nun nearly a century after her death."
Answer: canonize
In your own words, what does "canonize" mean?
To officially declare someone a saint, or more broadly, to treat something as an established, respected standard.
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