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deify in German

deify in German is vergöttern — deify means to make someone or something into a god.

deify in German

vergöttern
verb
(transitive) To make into a god.

What does "deify" mean?

  1. verb To make someone or something into a god.
    "Many ancient cultures deified their rulers after death."
  2. 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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