Definitions

1. verb

to elevate or deify someone or something as a god, or to regard someone or something as a god

“The media sought to apotheosize the celebrity into a symbol of hope for the nation.”

2. transitive verb

to make someone or something into a god or of divine status

“The politician’s popularity was apotheosized by his supporters, who hailed him as a hero.”

3. noun

the act of elevating or deifying someone or something as a god

“The apotheosis of the new technology marked a new era in human history.”

4. transitive verb

to treat someone or something as a god, or to regard someone or something as a god

“The artist’s work apotheosized the beauty of nature, drawing inspiration from its majesty.”