Can"on*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Canonized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Canonizing.] [F. canoniser or LL. canonizare, fr. L. canon.. See Canon.]
1. Eccl.
To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas à 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.]
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