semideify

/sɛmɪdaɪˈfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become partially divine, or to assign divine status to something or someone.

“The poet’s works semideify the human experience.”

2. verb

to elevate or associate something or someone with the divine, especially partially.

“The artist’s use of symbolism semideified the city’s history.”

3. noun

an act or instance of making or becoming partially divine.

“The semideification of the celebrity was met with controversy.”

Synonyms

  • deify
  • divinize
  • hallow
  • sanctify

Antonyms

  • demote
  • profane
  • vilify