Beatify
Pronunciation: /biːˈætəˌfaɪ/
Beatify (verb)
- To officially declare a dead person as blessed in the Catholic Church, after confirming their holy life and miracles.
- To describe or treat someone as if they are morally good and worthy of respect, especially in a religious way.
Examples
- The church beatifies a saint after careful study.
- A council beatifies the saint to honor their life.