Idolize vs Deify - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between idolize and deify

is that idolize is to make an idol of, or to worship as an idol while deify is to make a god of (something or someone).

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(en-verb)

To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.

To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

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(en-verb)

To make a god of (something or someone).

To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.

* (to make a god of something): apotheosize, exalt, idealize