deify

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone or something) a god or goddess.

• Verb

  To regard with reverence and awe; glorify.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

apotheosize , exalt , idealize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deify
believe , receive , perceive , achieve , conceive

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Variants

List of all variants of deify that leads to same result
deified , deifies , deify , deifying

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Etymology

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From Latin deus 'god' + -ificare 'to make'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that every city had its own patron god or goddess.

2. The process of deification was often used as a way to legitimize political power.

3. Some people believe that certain saints were deified during their lifetime, while others were deified posthumously.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apotheosis: The process of elevating someone to the status of a god or goddess. Deification is a form of apotheosis.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek and Roman religion, the process of deifying someone involved recognizing and honoring them as a god or goddess. This could be done posthumously, as with Julius Caesar and Augustus, or during their lifetime, as with Alexander the Great.

How to Memorize "deify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making someone or something into a god or goddess. Imagine the process of honoring and revering them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deify' with the idea of making someone or something divine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dear God, I F-I-V-E you' to remember the meaning of 'deify'.

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