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- [uh-poth-ee-uh-sahyz, ap-uh-thee-uh-sahyz]
- /əˈpɒθ i əˌsaɪz, ˌæp əˈθi əˌsaɪz/
- /əpˈɒθiːəsˌaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-poth-ee-uh-sahyz, ap-uh-thee-uh-sahyz]
- /əˈpɒθ i əˌsaɪz, ˌæp əˈθi əˌsaɪz/
Definitions of apotheosize word
- verb apotheosize to deify 3
- verb apotheosize to glorify or idealize 3
- verb transitive apotheosize to make a god of; deify 3
- verb transitive apotheosize to glorify; idealize 3
- verb with object apotheosize to deify; glorify. 1
- noun apotheosize Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize. 1
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Origin of apotheosize
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; apotheos(is) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Apotheosize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apotheosize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
apotheosize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apotheosize
verb apotheosize
- dignify — to confer honor or dignity upon; honor; ennoble.
- deify — If someone is deified, they are considered to be a god or are regarded with very great respect.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- idolize — to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
- glorify — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
Antonyms for apotheosize
verb apotheosize
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- degrade — Something that degrades someone causes people to have less respect for them.
- demote — If someone demotes you, they give you a lower rank or a less important position than you already have, often as a punishment.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
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