CEFR C1

deify

verb

Meaning

To worship or regard someone or something as a god.

Examples

The cult members deified their leader, believing he had divine powers.
Many ancient cultures deified natural forces like the sun and the moon.

Synonyms: idolize, worship, revere, sanctify

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deify (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːəfaɪ/

Definition

To worship or regard someone or something as a god.

Examples

The cult members deified their leader, believing he had divine powers.
Many ancient cultures deified natural forces like the sun and the moon.
She was so admired that some people seemed to deify her.

How to Use deify

deify someone/something (collocation): To treat a person or thing as a god or divine. — "The ancient Egyptians deified their pharaohs."
deify someone/something as (collocation): To worship or regard someone or something as a god, specifically in a certain role or capacity. — "He was deified as the god of the sun."

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