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Webster 1913 Edition

Idolize

I′dol-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Idolized
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Idolizing
.]
1.
To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to;
as, to
idolize
the sacred bull in Egypt
.
2.
To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration;
as, to
idolize
gold, children, a hero
.

I′dol-ize

,
Verb.
I.
To practice idolatry.
[R.]
To
idolize
after the manner of Egypt.
Fairbairn.

Webster 1828 Edition

Idolize

I'DOLIZE

,
Verb.
T.
To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize gold or wealth; to idolize children; to idolize a virtuous magistrate or a hero.

Definition 2024

idolize

idolize

English

Alternative forms

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

Etymology

From idol +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

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