What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sophie ’as to change for deification (10)" mean?

The definition is "deification". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SOPHIEASTO ("Sophie 'as to") [anagram: "change"] = APOTHEOSIS; definition: "deification" The answer is APOTHEOSIS.

Sophie ’as to change for deification (10)

Guardian Cryptic #24843 | 11 Across | 2009-10-29 flower

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