1. a person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way they lived or died
2. a person who is very good, kind, or patient
Usage: informal

1. to officially declare someone to be a saint
Usage: formal

Examples

• Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals.
• The Catholic Church declared her a saint after investigating her miracles.
• My mother is a saint for putting up with all of us kids.
• You’re such a saint for helping me move on such short notice.
• The pope decided to saint the missionary who died helping the poor.
• Many saints are remembered on specific feast days throughout the year.