verb
- to elevate to the status of a god; deify
- to glorify or idealize to an extreme degree
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- Ancient Romans would apotheosize their emperors after death.
- The fans seemed to apotheosize the rock star, treating him as infallible.
- Critics argued that the biography apotheosized the politician beyond recognition.
- She refused to apotheosize her mentor, acknowledging both strengths and flaws.
- The cult leader encouraged followers to apotheosize him as a divine figure.
- Historians should not apotheosize past leaders but present balanced accounts.