Associations to the word «Deify»

Wiktionary

DEIFY, verb. (transitive) To make a god of (something or someone).
DEIFY, verb. (transitive) To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.

Dictionary definition

DEIFY, verb. Consider as a god or godlike; "These young men deify financial success".
DEIFY, verb. Exalt to the position of a God; "the people deified their King".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy