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beatify

/ˈbiːtɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does beatify mean?

verb

to declare a person to be blessed by God, especially after their death, and thus worthy of veneration; to make someone or something seem more attractive or appealing.

Example

"The Pope beatified the saint, declaring her a martyr for the faith."

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