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Saint
01
santo
someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person
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Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals and nature.
San Francesco d'Assisi è conosciuto per il suo amore per gli animali e la natura.
The church held a special ceremony to honor the feast day of Saint Teresa.
La chiesa ha tenuto una cerimonia speciale per onorare il giorno della festa di Santa Teresa.
Saint
01
a person regarded as the finest example or embodiment of a particular quality
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She 's a saint when it comes to patience with children.
They called him a saint for his generosity and restraint.
02
a person known for extraordinary moral or spiritual purity
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The villagers believed their priest was a living saint.
He was revered as a saint for his compassion and humility.
to saint
01
to regard or treat as holy or sacred
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They sainted the old tree where the miracle was said to have occurred.
Some fans sainted the singer after his untimely death.
02
to formally declare a deceased person to be a saint
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The Church sainted her after years of investigation.
He was sainted for his lifelong service to the poor.
