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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Canonize \Can"on*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Canonized}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Canonizing}.] [F. canoniser or LL. canonizare, fr. L.
canon.. See {Canon}.]
1. (Eccl.) To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in
the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was
canonized.
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2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.
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Fame in time to come canonize us. --Shak.
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2. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.[R.]
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