What does deify mean?
Deify means (transitive) To make into a god..
Deify
/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To make into a god..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To make into a god.
- (transitive) To regard as being like a deity; to treat as worthy of worship; to exalt.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: demideify, mythologize
“Those people who have sought to deify our wilderness … those days are over. We are not going to sit around and read poetry to rare lizards, whilst our current account deficit goes down the gurgler,” Jones said.
Synonyms for deify
Antonyms for deify
Related Words
Word Forms
- deifies
- deifying
- deified
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deify?
Common synonyms include divinize, apotheosize, euhemerize, demideify.
What is the opposite of deify?
Possible antonyms include undeify, disdeify, ungod, euhemerize.
How do you use deify in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: demideify, mythologize
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