Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

divinize

verb

dih-VAHY-nahyz

Definition

To make divine or to elevate to a divine status.

Examples

The ancient Greeks would divinize their heroes, creating myths around their extraordinary deeds.
In the mythology of many cultures, it was common to divinize rulers to legitimize their power.
Some believe that art can divinize mundane objects by imbuing them with a sense of reverence.

Meaning

Divinize refers to the act of attributing a divine quality to something or someone, or the process of transforming something into a form that is considered god-like.