Definition of Deify in English :

Define Deify in English

Deify meaning in English

Meaning of Deify in English

Pronunciation of Deify in English

Deify pronunciation in English

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Deify

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Verb

1. deify

consider as a god or godlike

Example Sentences:
'These young men deify financial success'

2. deify

exalt to the position of a God

Example Sentences:
'the people deified their King'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Deify

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verb -fies, -fying or -fied (transitive)
1. 
to exalt to the position of a god or personify as a god
2. 
to accord divine honour or worship to
3. 
to exalt in an extreme way; idealize

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Deify

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈdeiˌfied or ˈdeiˌfying
1. 
to make a god of; rank among the gods
2. 
to look upon or worship as a god
3. 
to glorify, exalt, or adore in an extreme way; idolize

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Deify

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tr.v. dei·fied, dei·fy·ing, dei·fies
1. To make a god of; raise to the condition of a god.
2. To worship or revere as a god: deify a leader.
3. To idealize; exalt: deifying success.

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