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beatification

/biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of beatifying, or the state of being beatified; especially, in the Roman Catholic Church, the act or process of ascertaining and declaring that a deceased person is one of "the blessed," or has attained the second degree of sanctity, — usually a stage in the process of canonization.

Examples :

"The Vatican announced the beatification of the Polish priest, bringing him one step closer to being declared a saint. "
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beatifying verb

/biˈætɪfaɪɪŋ/

To make blissful.

"The warm sunshine and gentle breeze were beatifying my morning walk, making me feel incredibly happy and content. "

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canonization noun

/ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌkænənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.

"After decades of documented miracles and widespread devotion, the canonization of Mother Teresa was celebrated worldwide, officially recognizing her as a saint. "

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declaring verb

/dɪˈklɛəɹɪŋ/ /dɪˈklɛɹɪŋ/

To make clear, explain, interpret.

"The teacher was declaring the rules of the exam to the students. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

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ascertaining verb

/ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/ /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/

To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

"As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."

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attained verb

/əˈteɪnd/

To gain (an object or desired result).

"To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day."

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bringing verb

/ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

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deceased noun

/diˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/

A dead person.

"The deceased was interred in his local churchyard."

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beatified adjective

/biˈætɪfaɪd/ /biˈɪtɪfaɪd/

Having been recognized and declared, by the church, that a deceased has entered heaven; having attained this step in the process of canonization.

"After a long investigation into her life of service to the poor, Mother Teresa was beatified by the Catholic Church. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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sanctity noun

/ˈsæŋktɪti/

Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness

"The priest lived his life with a quiet sanctity that inspired everyone in the village. "