Deify

/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/

The meaning and definition of Deify, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To make a god of (something or someone).
  2. To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.

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Synonyms apotheosize exalt idealize

Origin

From French déifier, from Latin deificare.

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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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