idolize

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From idol +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

Verb

idolize (third-person singular simple present idolizes, present participle idolizing, simple past and past participle idolized)

  1. To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
  2. To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

Translations

References

  • idolize in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • idolize in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
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