apotheosize

[ uh-poth-ee-uh-sahyz, ap-uh-thee-uh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, a·poth·e·o·sized, a·poth·e·o·siz·ing.

1. to deify; glorify.

apotheosize

/ əˈpɒθɪəˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to deify
2. to glorify or idealize

Word History and Origins

Origin of apotheosize¹

First recorded in 1750–60; apotheos(is) + -ize

Example Sentences

How greatly would the plain but gifted Quimby have been shocked, had he foreknown that Mrs. Eddy would thus apotheosize him.

From Project Gutenberg

The Devas sprung from the Pitris, because it was usual to apotheosize the dead.

From Project Gutenberg