Definition of idolize Idolize

/ajˈdʌlajˌz/ - [aydulayz] - i•dol•ize

We found 9 definitions of idolize from 6 different sources.

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British English

idolise - /ˈa‍ɪdə‍lˌa‍ɪz/

American English

idolize - /ajˈdʌlajˌz/

What does idolize mean?

WordNet

Verb idolizes, idolizing, idolized
idolize - love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
		idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere
		adore love intensely; "he just adored his wife"
		drool over, slobber over envy without restraint

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Wiktionary

idolize (Verb)
To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
idolize (Verb)
To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

idolize (v. t.)
To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.
idolize (v. t.)
To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize gold, children, a hero.
idolize (v. i.)
To practice idolatry.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

idolize
To love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; to treat or pursue with devotion or adoration.

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

idolize
To make useless.

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idolize, verb, present, 1st person singular of idolize (infinitive).
idolize, verb (infinitive).

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