Synonyms: beatify
Definition: declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood
Usage: On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican
Similar words: hold, declare, adjudge
Definition: declare to be
Usage: She was declared incompetent; judge held that the defendant was innocent
Synonyms: beatify
Definition: make blessedly happy
Similar words: intoxicate, elate, pick up, lift up, uplift
Definition: fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
Usage: Music can uplift your spirits
Synonyms: beatify, inebriate, thrill, tickle pink, exalt, exhilarate
Definition: fill with sublime emotion
Usage: The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies; He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
Similar words: intoxicate, elate, pick up, lift up, uplift
Definition: fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
Usage: Music can uplift your spirits