saint

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Noun

saintSingular
saintsPlural
1

A person recognized by the Christian Church as holy and worthy of veneration, typically after death.

Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of nature and animals.

2

A very virtuous, kind, or patient person.

You're a saint for helping me move on such short notice.

3

Used in titles of Christian saints or in place names.

Saint Peter's Basilica is located in Vatican City.

Verb

1

To formally recognize someone as a saint; to canonize.

The church sainted her fifty years after her death.

Synonym

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