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 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.]
Hear it pronounced