CEFR C1

divinize

verb

Meaning

To treat or worship someone or something as a god.

Examples

Many cultures divinize natural forces like the sun or the moon.
The cult attempted to divinize their charismatic leader.

Synonyms: deify, idolize, worship, venerate

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divinize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪvɪnaɪz/

Definition

To treat or worship someone or something as a god.

Examples

Many cultures divinize natural forces like the sun or the moon.
The cult attempted to divinize their charismatic leader.
It is a dangerous path to divinize political figures.

How to Use divinize

divinize someone/something (prepositional phrase): To treat a person or thing as a god. — "The ancient Egyptians would divinize their pharaohs."
divinize someone/something into (prepositional phrase): To transform someone or something into a god. — "The legend tells of a hero who was divinized into a star god."

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