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Deify - Comprehensive Dictionary

Deify

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

English: /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ or /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/

Definitions

  • To make someone or something a god or treat them as a god.
  • To idolize or regard with supreme reverence.

Usage Examples

  • Ancient civilizations often deified their rulers.
  • Some fans deify celebrities, treating them as more than human.

Etymology

Derived from Latin "deificare" (to make divine), from "deus" (god) + "facere" (to make).

Synonyms

Worship, exalt, idolize, glorify, venerate

Antonyms

Denounce, criticize, vilify, degrade, condemn

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Deificar /dei.fiˈkar/
French Déifier /de.i.fje/
German Vergöttern /fɛɐ̯ˈɡœtɐn/
Hindi देवता बनाना /devtā banānā/
Chinese (Mandarin) 神化 /shén huà/
Russian Обожествлять /əbɐʐɨstvlʲætʲ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/
  • American English: /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/

Historical Usage

Throughout history, rulers, heroes, and philosophers have been deified in religious and cultural traditions.

Cultural Nuances

Different cultures deify figures based on religious, mythological, or national significance.

More Information

The act of deification has played a role in mythology, where mortals transcend to divine status.

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