apotheosise

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Verb apotheosise has 1 sense

apotheosize, apotheosise, apotheose - deify or glorify
--₁ is one way to deify

Derived form: noun apotheosis₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Apotheosise

Definition:

Apotheosise (verb) means to elevate or exalt someone or something to a divine or god-like status.

Senses and Usages:

To glorify or deify a person or thing.
To express admiration or adoration towards someone or something.
In religious contexts, to elevate a mortal to a divine rank.
Used metaphorically to represent the highest level of excellence or achievement.

Examples:

Sense 1: To glorify or deify a person or thing:

After winning the championship, the team was apotheosised by their fans.
The artist's unique style has apotheosised her in the world of modern art.

Sense 2: To express admiration or adoration towards someone or something:

The crowd apotheosised the singer with thunderous applause.
Her latest book was apotheosised by critics as a groundbreaking work of literature.

Sense 3: In religious contexts, to elevate a mortal to a divine rank:

In Greek mythology, gods would often apotheosise mortals who displayed exceptional courage.
The ceremony apotheosised the leader as the divine representative of the people.

Sense 4: Used metaphorically to represent the highest level of excellence or achievement:

The athlete's records in multiple events apotheosise him as one of the greatest sportsmen of all time.
Her flawless performance in the play apotheosised her acting abilities.