deify deify /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for deify
1 F0 to make someone or something into a god: » The Romans used to deify their emperors.Thesaurus+: ↑Worshipping a god2 F0 DISAPPROVING to consider someone or something to be so important that they are almost like a god: » Pelé was deified by his fans.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationdeification /ˌdeɪ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ aep /ˌdiː.ə-/ noun [U] Thesaurus+: ↑Worshipping a god |