— deifier , n.
/dee"euh fuy'/ , v.t., deified, deifying .
1. to make a god of; exalt to the rank of a deity; personify as a deity: to deify a beloved king.
2. to adore or regard as a deity: to deify wealth.
[ 1300-50; ME deifien deifier deificare. See DEIFICATION, -IFY ]