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apotheosize

verbliterário/ɐputjuˈzaɾ/low

a·po·te·o·sar

Definition

To elevate to the status of a god; to deify. By extension, to glorify or exalt supremely.
The ancient Romans would apotheosize their emperors after death.
Critics apotheosized his latest work, considering it a masterpiece.

Etymology

Do grego apotheóō (divinizar), através do latim apotheōsis.

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