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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  • Jumba is a loving, friendly, and ridiculous goofball who adores cuddles, cheese, and being his most dramatic self.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Chewy adores people and has never met a stranger, especially when pets and snuggles are involved.
    Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of adores
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  • Encouraging employees to explore new ideas, take thoughtful risks, and reflect on their experiences unlocks potential that elevates both individuals and organizations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Crutchfield wanted the job, but… Who elevates the coach who worked for the guy who just got fired?
    CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of elevates
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  • That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.
    Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of promotes
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