Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deifies
verb
/ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪz/
Definition
To worship or regard as a god; to treat someone or something with divine qualities.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks often deified their heroes, building temples in their honor.
- In some cultures, leaders are deified after death, becoming symbols of strength and virtue.
- She was so talented that people began to deify her, almost expecting her to perform miracles.
Meaning
The act of elevating a person or concept to divine status, often involving reverence, admiration, or idealization.
Synonyms
- idolizes
- worships
- glorifies
- reveres
- venerates
