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