divinizes

/ˈdɪvɪnaɪzɪz/
verb
  1. Third person singular form of divinize: makes divine or godlike; treats as a god.
    • The ritual divinizes the chosen leader during the ceremony.
    • In some traditions, art divinizes ordinary objects by giving them spiritual meaning.
    • The ancient text divinizes the forces of nature, turning them into gods.
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