beatify — to declare (a deceased person) to be among the blessed and thus entitled to specific religious honor
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to declare (a deceased person) to be among the blessed and thus entitled to specific religious honor
Pronunciation (IPA): /biˈætɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 복자로 선언하다, 시복하다
Korean pronunciation: 비**애**티파이
Example Sentences
- The Vatican announced plans to beatify the pizza-loving monk who claimed cheese was a divine gift.
- Mother Teresa was beatified in 2003, six years after her death.
- The beautiful sunset seemed to beatify the entire landscape.
beatify
VERB//biˈætɪfaɪ//
to declare (a deceased person) to be among the blessed and thus entitled to specific religious honor
a Pope in white robes raises his hands toward a large portrait of a deceased holy person displayed on an easel. Golden light streams down from above onto the portrait as the Pope speaks ceremonial words. The assembled cardinals and bishops bow their heads respectfully in prayer around the altar. Church bells ring silently in the background as doves fly through the colored light from stained glass windows. a deceased person being declared among the blessed and entitled to specific religious honor
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Origin
From Latin beatificare, combining beatus meaning 'blessed or happy' with facere meaning 'to make.' Originally used in medieval Latin for the Catholic Church's process of declaring someone blessed.
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“The Vatican announced plans to beatify the pizza-loving monk who claimed cheese was a divine gift.”
“Mother Teresa was beatified in 2003, six years after her death.”
“The beautiful sunset seemed to beatify the entire landscape.”
“His grandmother's smile could beatify even the grumpiest customer at her bakery.”
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