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- [kan-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈkæn əˌnaɪz/
- /ˌkæ.nə.naɪ.ˈzeɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈkæn əˌnaɪz/
Definitions of canonization word
- verb with object canonization Ecclesiastical. to place in the canon of saints. 1
- verb with object canonization to glorify. 1
- verb with object canonization to make canonical; place or include within a canon, especially of scriptural works: They canonized the Song of Solomon after much controversy. 1
- verb with object canonization to consider or treat as sacrosanct or holy: They canonized his many verbal foibles and made them gospel. 1
- verb with object canonization to sanction or approve authoritatively, especially ecclesiastically. 1
- verb with object canonization Archaic. to deify. 1
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Origin of canonization
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English. See canon1, -ize
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Parts of speech for Canonization
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canonization popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canonization
noun canonization
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
- glory — very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle.
- faith — a female given name.
Antonyms for canonization
noun canonization
- lowliness — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- disbelief — the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
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