DEIFY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
consider as a god or godlike
Example: These young men deify financial success
Categories: Idealize, Idealise
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
exalt to the position of a God
Example: the people deified their King
Categories: Exalt
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "deify" comes from Latin deificāre, which comes from French déifier.
🧩 Fun Fact
Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.