idolize

The definition of idolize is to look up to someone as a hero, or to admire someone excessively.

(verb)

When a little sister looks up to a big brother and thinks he is perfect and can do no wrong, this is an example of when she idolizes him.

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See idolize in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb idolized, idolizing

  1. to make an idol of
  2. to love or admire excessively; adore

intransitive verb

to worship idols

Related Forms:

See idolize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb i·dol·ized, i·dol·iz·ing, i·dol·iz·es
  1. To regard with blind admiration or devotion. See Synonyms at revere1.
  2. To worship as an idol.

Related Forms:

  • iˌdol·i·zaˈtion (-ĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • iˈdol·izˌer noun

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