canonize > define

verb

• Declare (a dead person) to be a saint.
  • usage: "After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized"
  • synonyms: canonise, saint
• Treat as a sacred person.
  • usage: "He canonizes women"
  • synonyms: canonise

• (v.t.) To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
• (v.t.) To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.
• (v.t.) To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor.