1. to raise to the rank of a god; to deify
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American spelling is 'apotheosizes'; formal or literary
2. to elevate to an ideal or supreme status; to idealize
Usage: figurative use; formal or literary

Examples

• The ancient Romans apotheosised their emperors after death.
• Critics argue that the media tends to apotheosise celebrity figures.
• The poet apotheosised nature in her verses.
• Some fans apotheosise their favorite musicians to an unrealistic degree.
• The culture has a tendency to apotheosise wealth and success.
• He was apotheosised by his followers as a visionary leader.