1. declares (a deceased person) to be blessed and worthy of public religious veneration as the first step toward canonization
Usage: Catholic Church
2. makes supremely happy or blessed
Usage: formal

Examples

• The Pope beatifies individuals who have demonstrated exceptional holiness.
• The Catholic Church beatifies candidates before they can become saints.
• Mother Teresa was beatified in 2003.
• The ceremony beatifies the memory of the martyred priest.
• Her smile beatifies everyone around her.
• The peaceful garden setting beatifies the meditation experience.