Associations to the word «Canonise»

Wiktionary

CANONISE, verb. (British spelling) Alternative spelling of canonize

Dictionary definition

CANONISE, verb. Treat as a sacred person; "He canonizes women".
CANONISE, verb. Declare (a dead person) to be a saint; "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized".

Wise words

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