Word 'deify' in Other Languages
- deify in Assamese অসমীয়া
- deify in Bengali বাংলা
- deify in Bodo बड़ो
- deify in Dogri डोगरी
- deify in English
- deify in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- deify in Hindi हिन्दी
- deify in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- deify in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- deify in Konkani कोंकणी
- deify in Maithili মৈথিলী
- deify in Malayalam മലയാളം
- deify in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- deify in Marathi मराठी
- deify in Nepali नेपाली
- deify in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- deify in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- deify in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- deify in Santali
- deify in Sindhi سنڌي
- deify in Tamil தமிழ்
- deify in Telugu తెలుగు
- deify in Urdu اُردُو
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.