beatify

Meanings

• Verb

  To make beautiful or sacred; to render divinely attractive.

  - "The saint was beatified by the Pope."
  - "The town was beatified by the presence of the royal family."

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Pronunciation

1. /biːˈætɪfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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beautify , can't identify any perfect rhymes

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Variants

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beatification , beatifications , beatified , beatifies , beatify , beatifying

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'beatificus', meaning 'making happy or blessed'.

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Trivia

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1. The process of beatification and canonization is called the Cause of Saints in the Catholic Church.

2. Beatification is not the same as canonization, which is the final step towards sainthood.

3. The first person to be officially beatified was Saint Ulrich of Augsburg in 822 AD.

4. Beatification ceremonies are usually held in the presence of the Pope or his representatives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sanctify: Related concept, meaning to make holy or sacred.

2. Beautify: Related concept, meaning to make something more attractive or appealing.

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Culture

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In religious contexts, beatification is a formal recognition by the Catholic Church that a person lived a holy life and is now in heaven. This is the first step towards sainthood.

How to Memorize "beatify"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making something or someone more beautiful or sacred.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of making something divine or blessed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word's meaning: 'B' stands for Beautiful, 'E' for Ethereal, 'A' for Attractive, 'T' for Transcendent, 'I' for Inspiring, and 'F' for Faith.

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