beatify

英[biˈætɪfaɪ]

美[biˈætəˌfaɪ]

基本释义

In May, Pope John Paul is to beatify Gianna Beretta.

5月，教皇约翰·保罗将为吉安娜·贝雷塔行宣福礼。

柯林斯例句

Verb

1. fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage);
"The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"
"He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"
2. make blessedly happy
3. declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood;
"On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican"