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
例子
The Church canonized the missionary for his lifelong service.
She was canonized after evidence of her miracles was confirmed.
02
封圣, 神化
to treat someone as if they are sacred
例子
Fans tend to canonize their favorite celebrities, putting them on pedestals.
粉丝们倾向于神化他们最喜欢的名人，将他们置于神坛上。
Many people canonize their parents, considering them as their greatest role models.
许多人神化他们的父母，将他们视为自己最大的榜样。
