canonizes

verb

Definition of canonizesnext
present tense third-person singular of canonize
1
as in adores
to love or admire too much a singing star so canonized by his fans that they refuse to believe anything bad about him

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as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to those movie buffs who have canonized Alfred Hitchcock as filmdom's preeminent director

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  1. adores
  2. elevates
  3. promotes
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  • For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But after spending the day playing in the snow with her family, Tiffany decided that taking the children south to see the aunt who adores them would make for a great holiday memory.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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  • The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevates
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  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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