verb (transitive) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

saint, sanctify, venerate

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Example Sentences

Example:The community santized the teacher for their meritorious work with children.

Definition:To treat someone or something as if they or it were a saint, to give them a state of extraordinary moral or intellectual excellence.

From saint

Example:The Pope sanctified the pontiff as a saint, elevating his moral and spiritual standing.

Definition:To make holy or sacred; to confer sainthood upon; to provide with a sanctified character or spirit.

From sanctify

Example:The tribe venerates the shaman, ensuring that their wisdom and knowledge are ensainted.

Definition:To show great respect and honor towards a person, a belief, or a sacred entity.

From venerate