deify
verb (used with object)
deifies
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present tense formof deify (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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While Butler humanizes Elvis, Luhrmann deifies him and argues that he possessed far more radical potential, both musically and politically, than he was allowed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
Gebru said the way the tech industry is covered by the media, which to her deifies tech leaders, helps shield tech companies from scrutiny.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2021
“Some men she extols, exalts, and almost deifies; others, whose virtues are far greater, and whose characters are more deserving of commendation, she passes by unheeded, and puts the finger of silence on her lips.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2020
Anyone else get the reference of Wags' comment abou moving Taylor "closer to the bima"? Obviously, he deifies Axe.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2017
The steel strikes fire from the unyielding flint: So love has struck from out that flinty heart The electric spark, which all but deifies The human clay.—S.M.
From Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers by Susanna Moodie
