Canonise is a religious term that refers to the process of making someone a SAINT. BEATIFY, which has 7 letters, is the first step in this process and involves the Pope declaring a person blessed. SAINT, with 5 letters, is the title given to someone who has been canonised. BLESS, also with 5 letters, is an act of asking God to protect or grant favour to someone. DEDICATE, with 8 letters, is the act of devoting something to a particular purpose. DEIFY, with 5 letters, is the act of treating someone as if they were a god. SANCTIFY, with 8 letters, is the act of making something holy or sacred. CONSECRATE, with 10 letters, is the act of dedicating something to a religious purpose.