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ap·o·the·o·size
(ăp′ə-thē′ə-sīz′, ə-pŏth′ē-ə-sīz′)tr.v. ap·o·the·o·sized, ap·o·the·o·siz·ing, ap·o·the·o·siz·es
To glorify; exalt.
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apotheosize
(əˈpɒθɪəˌsaɪz) orapotheosise
vb (tr)
1. (Theology) to deify
2. to glorify or idealize
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a•poth•e•o•size
(əˈpɒθ i əˌsaɪz, ˌæp əˈθi əˌsaɪz)v.t. -sized, -siz•ing.
to deify; glorify.
[1750–60]
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apotheosize
Past participle: apotheosized
Gerund: apotheosizing
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Verb | 1. | ![]() deify - consider as a god or godlike; "These young men deify financial success" |
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apotheosize
verbTo raise to a high position or status:
Idiom: put on a pedestal.
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