Definitions for canonize

canonize can·on·ize

Spelling: [kan-uh-nahyz]
IPA: /ˈkæn əˌnaɪz/

Canonize is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 166 anagrams from letters in canonize (aceinnoz).

Definitions for canonize

verb (used with object)

  1. Ecclesiastical. to place in the canon of saints.
  2. to glorify.
  3. to make canonical; place or include within a canon, especially of scriptural works:
  4. to consider or treat as sacrosanct or holy:
  5. to sanction or approve authoritatively, especially ecclesiastically.
  6. Archaic. to deify.

Origin of canonize

1350-1400; Middle English. See canon1, -ize

Examples for canonize

Six several attempts were made, at various times, to canonize Capistrano, but the fates were against it.

How are we to reconcile this sacrilegious classification with the dogmas of the church, which canonize two blacks, viz.

The Democracy, through all its organs, hastened to canonize him as one of the saints of its calendar.

Those who thus try to canonize Burns are no true friends to his memory.

But this could hardly be, for the king would not canonize himself, and it is he who will name them when founding them.

It was he who prevailed upon the Pope to canonize Archbishop Anselm.

The general council of Christians alone has the authority to canonize anyone or to order anyone to be adored as a saint.

Except in the case of new songs, do let us off with the chord, and we'll canonize you as a model of self-restraint and good sense.

There is no doubt that Shelley enthusiasts decried the father too much in their efforts to canonize the son.

You will still be Saint Hilda, whatever church may canonize you.

Word Value for canonize
Scrable

19

Words with friends

22

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