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Meaning of beatifies
The primary meaning of the word "beatifies" is to officially declare someone as blessed.
Etymology of beatifies
The word "beatifies" originates from the Latin word "beatus," meaning blessed or happy, and the suffix "-fy," which means to make or declare something.
The term has been used in the Catholic Church since the 17th century to describe the process of declaring someone as blessed, typically as a step towards sainthood.
Synonyms
canonizes
sanctifies
glorifies
deifies
exalts
elevates
ennobles
dignifies
honors
venerates
reveres
worships
admires
esteems
praises
commends
applauds
acclaims
celebrates
eulogizes
extols
lauds
magnifies
bolsters
uplifts
upholds
supports
endorses
approves
confirms
ratifies
blesses
consecrates
hallows
hallows
anoints
Definitions
- To officially declare someone as blessed, typically as a step towards sainthood in the Catholic Church.
- * To regard or treat someone as if they are extremely good or special.
Usage Examples
- The Catholic Church beatifies those who have lived a life of extraordinary virtue and have performed miracles.
- * The crowd beatified the rock star, cheering and screaming his name throughout the concert.
Antonyms
condemns
criticizes
disparages
denounces
denigrates
decries
depreciates
devalues
demeans
demotes
humiliates
shames
disgraces
dishonors
defames
defiles
desecrates
profanes
blasphemes
vilifies
reviles
scorns
mocks
ridicules
belittles
diminishes