deify

[US]/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/
[UK]/ˈdiːəˌfaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to worship or regard as a god; to make into a god; to exalt to divine status

Phrases & Collocations

deify heroes

deify leaders

deify traditions

deify culture

deify figures

deify beliefs

deify myths

deify ideals

deify success

deify art

Example Sentences

many cultures tend to deify their ancestors.

some people deify celebrities, ignoring their flaws.

it is unwise to deify political leaders without critical thinking.

religious texts often deify historical figures.

we should appreciate art without feeling the need to deify the artists.

in mythology, gods are often deified versions of humans.

to deify nature is to overlook its complexity.

some religions deify the forces of nature.

it's easy to deify someone when they achieve great success.

critics argue that we shouldn’t deify historical events without context.

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