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deified
UK
/ˈdiːɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈdiːəˌfaɪd/
Translations
deified
Past Simple
deified
Past Simple
deified
Past Participle
deifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈdiːəˌfaɪ/
Many ancient cultures would deify their leaders.
Многие древние культуры обожествляли своих лидеров.
Additional translations
deified
Used to denote someone or something that has been made divine or is excessively idealised.
Definitions
The ancient Egyptians would often deify their pharaohs, believing them to be gods on earth.
Many fans tend to deify their favorite celebrities, overlooking their flaws and mistakes.
In imperial Rome, the deified ruler was venerated long after his death.