Beatify
/biˈætɪfaɪ/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Process
Beatify is a formal act by the Catholic Church before sainthood. 
It was an honor to witness the beatification ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sainthood
Being beatified isn't the same as being made a saint, which is the next step. 
She was beatified due to her miraculous deeds.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare and Formal
Beatify is a technical term mostly used in official religious contexts. 
The crowd gathered in Vatican City for the beatification.