Canonize
Canonize , transitive verb
[French canoniser or Late Latin canonizare, from Latin canon.. See Canon.]
1.
(Ecclesiastical) 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.
2.
To rate as inspired; to include in the canon. [Rare]