canonize

As an adjective canonical

is present in a canon, religious or otherwise.

As a noun canonical

is (roman catholicism) the formal robes of a priest.

As a verb canonize is

to establish as a formal, standard rule.

In transitive terms the difference between canonize and deify

is that canonize is to glorify; to exalt to the highest honour while deify is to treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.

As a verb canonize

is to establish as a formal, standard rule.

As a noun sainthood is

the state of being a saint.

As verbs the difference between consecrate and canonize

is that consecrate is to declare, or otherwise make something holy while canonize is to establish as a formal, standard rule.

As an adjective consecrate

is consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.

As a verb canonize is

to establish as a formal, standard rule.

In lang=en terms the difference between beatify and canonize

is that beatify is to pronounce or regard as happy, or supremely blessed, or as conferring happiness while canonize is to glorify; to exalt to the highest honour.

As verbs the difference between beatify and canonize

is that beatify is to make blissful while canonize is to establish as a formal, standard rule.

In lang=en terms the difference between beautify and canonize

is that beautify is to make beautiful, or to increase the beauty of while canonize is to glorify; to exalt to the highest honour.

As verbs the difference between beautify and canonize

is that beautify is to make beautiful, or to increase the beauty of while canonize is to establish as a formal, standard rule.

In lang=en terms the difference between venerate and canonize

is that venerate is to revere or hold in awe while canonize is to glorify; to exalt to the highest honour.

As verbs the difference between venerate and canonize

is that venerate is to treat with great respect and deference while canonize is to establish as a formal, standard rule.

As verbs the difference between canonize and caponize

is that canonize is to establish as a formal, standard rule while caponize is to castrate a cockerel in order to fatten it for table use.