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deify

/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

/ˈdiːəˌfaɪ/

deifyverb

deified

Past Simple

deified

Past Participle

deifying

Gerund

/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

/ˈdiːəˌfaɪ/

Translations

Many ancient cultures would deify their leaders.

Многие древние культуры обожествляли своих лидеров.

Additional translations

Definitions

To make a god of; to exalt to the rank of a deity.

The ancient Egyptians would often deify their pharaohs, believing them to be gods on earth.

To idealize or regard with great admiration or devotion.

Many fans tend to deify their favorite celebrities, overlooking their flaws and mistakes.

Synonyms

deifypast participle

Definitions

Made into or regarded as a god; elevated to divine or idealised status.

In imperial Rome, the deified ruler was venerated long after his death.

deifygerund / present participle

Definitions

Exalting or treating someone or something as divine; idolising.

The speech was filled with deifying praise for the victorious general.