idolize

[I·dol*ize]

To idolize is to admire someone too much. A twelve year old might idolize a pop star, for example, wallpapering her bedroom with photos of him and screaming loudly throughout his concerts.

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To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

Verb
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"


v. t.
To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

v. t.
To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize gold, children, a hero.

v. i.
To practice idolatry.


Idolize

I"dol*ize , v. 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.

Idolize

I"dol*ize, v. i. To practice idolatry. [R.]
To idolize after the manner of Egypt.

To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

To practice idolatry.

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Usage Examples

I would love to play 'Funny Girl' or 'Evita,' but I idolize the women who have played those parts. I don't know if there needs to be another version of those shows.

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Other Usage Examples

I would hope they would be our fellow artists, rather than trying to emulate or idolize clowns like us.

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