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Saint
01
someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
saints
Examples
Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals and nature.
Saint
01
a person regarded as the finest example or embodiment of a particular quality
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
saints
Examples
She's a saint when it comes to patience with children.
02
a person known for extraordinary moral or spiritual purity
Examples
The villagers believed their priest was a living saint.
to saint
01
to regard or treat as holy or sacred
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
saint
3rd person singular
saints
Present participle
sainting
Past simple
sainted
Past participle
sainted
Examples
They sainted the old tree where the miracle was said to have occurred.
02
to formally declare a deceased person to be a saint
Examples
The Church sainted her after years of investigation.
