Synonyms & related words for deification

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of deification — including apotheosis, exaltation, glorification, idolization, veneration, adoration. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to deification

Explore words related to deification — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include apotheosize, deifying, deified, divinize, euhemerism, godhood, idealization, deific. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for deification

Common synonyms for deification include apotheosis, exaltation, glorification, idolization, veneration, adoration, idolizing, canonization — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does deification come from?

The word deification breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: dei-, from Latin deus (“god”); and -fic, from Latin facio (“make, do”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.