The Open Dictionary

deify

动词

UK/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/
US/ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/

定义 deify 动词

  1. Transitive

    To make someone or something a god or treat them as a divine being.

    • Ancient Egyptians would deify their pharaohs.

    • In some cultures, the forces of nature are deified.

    • The actress was deified by her fans after her rise to fame.

  2. Transitivedisapproving

    To regard someone or something as supremely important or worthy of excessive devotion, almost like a god.

    • Some fans deify their idols and will not allow any criticism.

    • This culture tends to deify success, leading to unhealthy competition.

    • He deified his mentor, never questioning any of his decisions.