Definition

To officially declare someone a saint in the Christian church.

Example

The church decided to canonise the beloved leader after his death.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they will canonise that famous author next year?

Yeah, I read about it! It's about time they recognized his contributions.

I know, right? He really deserves to be canonised for his impact on literature.

Absolutely! It'll be exciting to see the ceremony.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Canonise → It is formed from "canon" (from Latin *canon*, meaning rule or standard) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "canonise" means to make someone a saint according to the rules of the church.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'canon' as a set of rules for sainthood, and remember that to 'canonise' means to make someone a saint according to those rules.

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