Definition

To make something or someone divine or godlike; to elevate to a divine status.

Example

The ancient cultures often sought to divinize their leaders, believing they were chosen by the gods.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how stories can divinize ordinary people?

Definitely! It's fascinating how a character can evolve into something almost godlike.

Right? It's like they start as a regular person and then gain extraordinary qualities.

Exactly! Those transformations really capture our imagination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Divinize → It is formed from "divinus" (meaning divine) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "divinize" means to make divine or to elevate to a divine status.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'divine' ('divinus') — that's why 'divinize' means to make something divine.

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