Apotheose (Verb)
Meaning
Deify or glorify.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The monarch's subjects began to apotheose her, hailing her as a goddess among mortals.
- Through her writings, she sought to apotheose the ancient heroes who had shaped the course of human history.
- The poet's grand ballads served to apotheose the land itself, elevating it to a symbol of national pride.
- Their fervent devotion led them to apotheose the prophet, regarding him as a divinely appointed messenger.
- As his legend grew, the people began to apotheose the great warrior, revering him as a god-king of old.