sain

/seɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to declare or make someone a saint.

“The bishop chose to sain the martyr as a holy figure in the church.”

2. noun

a saint, especially one who has been declared as such in a church ceremony.

“The relics of the sain were placed in the cathedral for veneration.”

Synonyms

  • canonize
  • hallow

Antonyms

  • blaspheme
  • profane