apotheosise
verb
Meaning
Elevate someone or something to the status of a god or treat them with supreme reverence.
Examples
- The poet sought to apotheosise his lost love in his verses, portraying her as a celestial being.
- History often tends to apotheosise revolutionary leaders, ignoring their human flaws in favor of a mythic narrative.
Synonyms: idolize, deify, glorify, exalt