beatify has definitions from the field of Roman Catholic
1
[ verb ] declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood

Examples

"On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican"

Related terms

declare beatification

2
[ verb ] make blessedly happy

Related terms

elate blessedness

3
[ verb ] fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage)

Examples

"The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies" "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"

4
[ verb ] (Roman Catholic) in the Catholic church; declare (a dead person) to be a saint

Examples

"After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized"

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