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to canonize
01
to officially declare a deceased person to be a saint in a religious tradition, typically following formal recognition of their holiness or virtue
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The Church canonized the missionary for his lifelong service.
She was canonized after evidence of her miracles was confirmed.
02
kanoniseren, verheerlijken
to treat someone as if they are sacred
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Fans tend to canonize their favorite celebrities, putting them on pedestals.
Fans hebben de neiging om hun favoriete beroemdheden te verheerlijken, ze op een voetstuk te plaatsen.
Many people canonize their parents, considering them as their greatest role models.
Veel mensen verheffen hun ouders tot heiligen en beschouwen hen als hun grootste rolmodellen.
