deify
|de-i-fy|
/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/
make into a god
Etymology
'deify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deificare', where 'deus' meant 'god' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
'deify' changed from Latin 'deificare' to Old French 'deifier' and Middle English 'deifien', eventually becoming the modern English word 'deify'.
Initially, it meant 'to make a god,' and over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to treat as a god' or 'to idolize'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make someone or something into a god; to treat or worship as a god.
Many followers deify their leader, refusing to acknowledge any faults.
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Verb 2
to idealize or treat as perfect; to elevate to an uncritical level of admiration.
Fans sometimes deify celebrities, turning them into unrealistic ideals.
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Last updated: 2025/08/29 09:01