Canonize and Honor

Canonize

Canonize verb - To assign a high status or value to.
Usage example: those movie buffs who have canonized Alfred Hitchcock as filmdom's preeminent director

Honor and canonize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Honor" instead a verb "Canonize".

Honor

Honor verb - To show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration.

Canonize and honor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Canonize" instead a verb "Honor".

Both words in one sentence

  • When Honor proves them wrong by saving their planet, they accept their mistakes, and practically canonize her.
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