Definitions

1. verb

to declare or make (a person or thing) a saint or a standard example, or to establish something as an official or authoritative part of a system

“The church will canonize the late priest as a saint next year.”

2. verb

to make (something) an official or standard part of a system, especially a literary or artistic one

“The new novel has been canonized as a classic of modern literature.”

3. verb

to give formal recognition to (a person or their achievements) in a particular field or activity

“The scientist’s groundbreaking work has been canonized in the field of physics.”