Canonize
Pronunciation : Can"on*ize
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. canoniser or LL. canonizare, fr. L. canon.. See Canon.]
Definition : 1. (Eccl.)
Defn: To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor. Fame in time to come canonize us. Shak.
2. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.[R.]
t. [imp. & p. p. Canonized; p. pr. & vb. n. Canonizing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913