deify

verb
UK: /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

  1. To worship or regard someone or something as a god.

    1. People deify celebrities.
    2. Some cultures deify ancestors, seeking guidance from their spirits and honoring their memory.

  2. To treat someone or something with excessive admiration or reverence.

    1. Fans deify the rock star.
    2. Critics argue that the film tends to deify its subject, overlooking their flaws and portraying them as perfect.

Synonyms

venerate idolize exalt revere worship
deify transitive-verb

  1. To make someone into a god.

    1. Romans deify emperors.
    2. Ancient societies would deify rulers after their death to legitimize their power.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deify" in English means: To worship or regard someone or something as a god., To treat someone or something with excessive admiration or reverence..

The phonetic transcription of "deify" is /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deify": venerate, idolize, exalt, revere, worship.

Example usage of "deify": "People deify celebrities.". More examples on the page.