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Meaning of 'idealize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Idealize [ v. i.]
- To form ideals.
2 . Idealize [ v. t.]
- To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life.
- To treat in an ideal manner. See Idealization, 2.

Meaning of 'idealize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . idealize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- form ideals
Example in sentence:
  • Man has always idealized
Meaning (2):
- consider or render as ideal
Example in sentence:
  • She idealized her husband after his death

Nearby Words:

ide idea ideal idealess idealism idealist idealistic idealities ideality idealization

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