saint

/sˈe‍ɪnt/

/ˈseɪnt/

Saint

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

person of exceptional holiness

synonyms : angel

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

synonyms : apotheosis

to saint

MAIN VERB

declare (a dead person) to be a saint

synonyms : canonise

hold sacred

synonyms : enshrine

Examples

1. After all, he is a saint, But Patrick spins a tale.

2. It's true what they say - an open door may tempt a saint.

3. Call up the saints.

4. Pilgrims venerate the saint in this gilded chapel.