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Canonize

To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.

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Adjudge 76% connected

To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Declare 76% connected

To make clear; to free from obscurity.

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Exalt 76% connected

To raise high; to elevate; to lift up.

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Extol 76% connected

To place on high; to lift up; to elevate.

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Glorify 76% connected

To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory.

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Hold 76% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Laud 76% connected

High commendation; praise; honor; exaltation; glory.

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Proclaim 76% connected

To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Canon 74% connected

A law or rule.

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Canon 74% connected

A law or rule.

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Canonization 74% connected

The final process or decree (following beatifacation) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commend…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Canonization 74% connected

The final process or decree (following beatifacation) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commend…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Saint 92% connected

A person sanctified; a holy or godly person; one eminent for piety and virtue; any true Christian, as being redeemed and consecrated to God.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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