What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Venerate vs Canonize - What's the difference?

venerate | canonize |

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.

venerate

English

Verb

(venerat)
  • To treat with great respect and deference.
  • To revere or hold in awe.

    • Related terms

    * revere * venerable * veneration * venerative

    Anagrams

    * ----

    canonize

    English

    (Canonization)

    Alternative forms

    * canonise (UK)

    Verb

    (canoniz)
  • To establish as a formal, standard rule.
  • To declare (a person) as a saint.
    • Thomas a Becket was canonized .
  • To glorify; to exalt to the highest honour.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Fame in time to come canonize us.