apotheosizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of apotheosize
as in dignifies

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  1. dignifies
  2. exalts
  3. lionizes
  4. magnifies
  5. honors
  6. respects
  7. admires
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  • The recognizing states will have to step up, too, by making their security guarantees concrete and by helping shape a Palestinian state that does not threaten its neighbors and dignifies its people by providing functioning institutions and proper services.
    — SHIRA EFRON, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of dignifies
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  • At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Boyes, too, exalts the elephants like a man possessed.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Weberman’s early release would place him back into a community that not only protects, but lionizes him.
    — Guila Benchimol, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of lionizes
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  • Similarly, tapping to open a drop-down menu magnifies it, giving you a bigger target.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms are modern in a way that truly magnifies the surrounding environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnifies
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  • The GreenerGov Awards honors various state agencies for their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Launched in 2006, the California Hall of Fame honors people whose achievements have made an impact on the state, country and world.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of honors
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  • Model improves testing boundaries Beyond exploit development, OpenAI has focused on ensuring GPT-6 Cyber respects the limits of authorized security assessments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Still, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid respects Glenn’s defensive scheme and personnel.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of respects
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  • Benady is thriving in the creative atmosphere of the house, and admires Jacquemus’ blend of humility, authenticity and ambition.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The artist’s studio will be recreated inside the center’s gallery, sharing company with works by artists Duval-Carrié admires as well as examples of his own art.
    — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of admires
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“Apotheosizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosizes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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