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deified

  • past participle
    of deify.
    deify
    verb (used with object)
    to make a god of; exalt to the rank of a deity; personify as a deity.
  • past tense form
    of deify.
    deify
    verb (used with object)
    to make a god of; exalt to the rank of a deity; personify as a deity.

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But homeownership should be neither deified as a moral imperative nor presented as a sure-thing investment opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

His manager deified his name, claiming he had just unleashed one of the greatest bullpen performances in baseball history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

Ronald Reagan, who was once deified by American conservatives, saw his approval ratings plummet from 63% to 47% in December 1986 following news of the Iran-Contra scandal.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2025

The themes of performances at Mr Gopalakrishnan's house include honouring a deified ancestor, venerating a warrior-hunter deity, and worshipping tiger spirits symbolising strength and protection.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024

Quirinus was the name of the deified Romulus, the founder of Rome.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton