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- [dee-uh-fahy]
- /ˈdi əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/
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- [dee-uh-fahy]
- /ˈdi əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of deify word
- verb deify If someone is deified, they are considered to be a god or are regarded with very great respect. 3
- verb deify to exalt to the position of a god or personify as a god 3
- verb deify to accord divine honour or worship to 3
- verb deify to exalt in an extreme way; idealize 3
- verb transitive deify to make a god of; rank among the gods 3
- verb transitive deify to look upon or worship as a god 3
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Origin of deify
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English deifien < Old French deifier < Late Latin deificāre. See deification, -ify
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Parts of speech for Deify
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deify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deify
verb deify
- idealize — to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence.
- idolize — to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
- venerate — to regard or treat with reverence; revere.
- consecrate — When a building, place, or object is consecrated, it is officially declared to be holy. When a person is consecrated, they are officially declared to be a bishop.
- adore — If you adore someone, you feel great love and admiration for them.
Antonyms for deify
verb deify
- despise — If you despise something or someone, you dislike them and have a very low opinion of them.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- degrade — Something that degrades someone causes people to have less respect for them.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
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