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Added 9 October 2026

beatify

/biˈætɪfaɪ/ verb

Latin root: beātifico Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about beatify at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Fill with sublime emotion.
The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
Make blessedly happy.
Declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood.
On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican

Origin

From French béatifier, from Medieval Latin beātifico (“I bless”).

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