Definition

To treat someone or something as if they are a god, often by showing great respect or admiration.

Example

Many people tend to deify their favorite celebrities, treating them as if they are perfect.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how people tend to deify celebrities these days?

Absolutely, it's like they put them on a pedestal for every little thing they do.

Right? It makes me wonder if we should really admire them that much.

I think we should appreciate their talent, but not deify them like they're perfect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deify is formed from "deus" (meaning god) and the suffix "-fy" (meaning to make). The word means to make someone or something into a god or to treat as a god.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deus' meaning god, and remember that 'deify' means to make someone into a god.

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