deify in German
deify in German is vergöttern — deify means to make someone or something into a god.
deify in German
vergöttern
(transitive) To make into a god.
What does "deify" mean?
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verb To make someone or something into a god.
"Many ancient cultures deified their rulers after death."
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verb To treat a person or thing as worthy of worship, or to praise them far too highly.
"Fans tend to deify their favourite musicians."
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deify in a sentence
- Many ancient cultures deified their rulers after death.
- The myth tells how the hero was deified for his deeds.
- Fans tend to deify their favourite musicians.
- It is unwise to deify any politician, however popular.
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What is "deify" in German?
"deify" in German is vergöttern. deify means: To make someone or something into a god.
How do you use "deify" in a sentence?
Example: "Many ancient cultures deified their rulers after death." In German, "deify" is vergöttern.
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