Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apotheosize
verb
/əˈpɒθ.i.oʊ.zaɪz/
Definition
To elevate to divine status or to glorify someone or something excessively.
Examples
- The film tends to apotheosize its protagonist, portraying him as a hero without any flaws.
- Many cultures have apotheosized their leaders, considering them divine figures.
- In literature, authors often apotheosize nature, depicting it as a sublime and sacred force.
Meaning
The act of treating someone as a god or of glorifying something to an extreme degree.
Synonyms
- deify
- glorify
- exalt
- idolize
- venerate
