<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.</li><li>A person of great holiness, virtue, or benevolence.</li><li>A founder, sponsor, or patron, as of a movement or organization.</li><li>(In certain religious groups) A designation applied by the members to themselves.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with object) To enroll formally among the saints recognized by the Church.</li><li>To give the name of saint to; reckon as a saint.</li></ul>