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1. (v.t.) deify
to make a god of; exalt to the rank of a deity.
2. deify
to exalt as an object of worship:
to deify wealth.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME < OF deifier < LL deificāre, der. of deificus making divine = L dei-, comb. form of deus god +-ficus -fic)
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| Definition of 'deify' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) deify
consider as a god or godlike
"These young men deify financial success"
2. (verb) deify
exalt to the position of a God
"the people deified their King"
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| Definition of 'deify' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) deify
to make a god of; to exalt to the rank of a deity; to enroll among the deities; to apotheosize; as, Julius Caesar was deified
2. (verb) deify
to praise or revere as a deity; to treat as an object of supreme regard; as, to deify money
3. (verb) deify
to render godlike
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