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deify

/dɪˈaɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does deify mean?

verb

to regard or treat someone or something as a god, or to make someone or something seem more important or impressive than they really are.

Example

"The fans deified their favorite musician, hanging his posters everywhere."

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