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deify

/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

/ˈdiːəˌfaɪ/

Translations

deifyverb

deified

Past Simple

deified

Past Participle

deifying

Gerund

/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

/ˈdiːəˌfaɪ/

Many ancient cultures would deify their leaders.

Многие древние культуры обожествляли своих лидеров.

Additional translations

Synonyms

deifyverb

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.