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Beatified Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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beatified

be-at-i-fied

🇺🇸 /biˈætəˌfaɪd/ · 🇬🇧 /biːˈætɪfˌaɪd/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

religious context

To beatify someone means to declare them blessed and worthy of veneration in the Roman Catholic Church. It is a step in the process of canonization, where an individual is recognized for their exceptional holiness and virtue.

Synonyms

bless, canonize, sanctify.

Examples of usage

  • The church beatified the monk after verifying his miracles.
  • She was beatified for her charitable works.
  • The Pope officially beatified the saint during the ceremony.
  • After years of investigation, he was finally beatified by the Vatican.

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Quick facts about “beatified”

Beatified is a 4-syllable verb (be-at-i-fied). It is pronounced /biˈætəˌfaɪd/ in American English and /biːˈætɪfˌaɪd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #34,936 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'beatified'

The term 'beatified' derives from the Latin 'beatificare', meaning 'to make happy or blessed'. It is related to the Latin word 'beatus', which means 'blessed'. The concept of beatification has been a part of the Catholic tradition for centuries, originally emerging within the early Christian communities that sought to honor those who exhibited extraordinary faith and virtue. Over time, the formal process of beatification became established, primarily with the role of the Pope and the congregation for the causes of saints. This process involves careful examination of the individual's life, miracles attributed to them, and the impact of their virtues on the faithful. Beatification is considered a crucial step in recognizing the holiness of a person, paving the way for potential sainthood to be declared.

Rhymes

Beatified rhymes with ratified, stratified and gratified.

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Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,936 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.