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
Exempel
The Church canonized the missionary for his lifelong service.
She was canonized after evidence of her miracles was confirmed.
02
kanonisera, förhärliga
to treat someone as if they are sacred
Exempel
Fans tend to canonize their favorite celebrities, putting them on pedestals.
Fans tenderar att kanonisera sina favoritkändisar, sätta dem på en piedestal.
Many people canonize their parents, considering them as their greatest role models.
Många människor helgonförklarar sina föräldrar och betraktar dem som sina största förebilder.
