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- pronunciation:
- deI
ih
faI
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di
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faI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
deifies, deifying, deified |
| definition 1: |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god.
Some ancient tribes deified their kings.- similar words:
- exalt, idolize
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| definition 2: |
to worship, adore, glorify, or idealize as one might a god.
Some business people deify money.- similar words:
- exalt, idolize
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| related words: |
adore, extol, glorify, idolize, worship |
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| derivation: |
deifier (n.) |
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