Deify

usgb/ˈdeɪɪfaɪ/
verb

To treat or worship someone or something as a god.

In ancient Rome, emperors were often deified after their death.
Visual representation of "deify" - To treat or worship someone or something as a god.

Often appears as...

  • deify a person
  • deify an object

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Formal

Historical

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Antiquity Connections

The concept often relates to historical figures or entities revered in myths or religions.

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Some cultures would deify the sun as a powerful god.
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Literal vs. Metaphorical

It can be a genuine religious act or a metaphor for extreme admiration.

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She joked that her mother would deify the family cat because of its grace.
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Rare Modern Usage

The term isn't commonly used in everyday contemporary speech.

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Although seldom heard today, to deify generals was common in past civilizations.
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