Definitions
- Referring to the process of turning something or someone into an icon or symbol. - Describing the act of elevating a person, object, or idea to an iconic status. - Talking about the representation of something or someone as an icon or symbol.
- Referring to the act of admiring or worshiping someone or something excessively. - Describing the elevation of a person or thing to a position of extreme admiration or devotion. - Talking about the idealization or glorification of a person or object.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of elevating someone or something to a higher status.
- 2Both words involve admiration and respect for the subject.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the representation of someone or something in a symbolic way.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Iconize emphasizes the transformation of something or someone into an icon or symbol, while idolize focuses on the excessive admiration and devotion towards a person or thing.
- 2Intensity: Idolize implies a stronger emotional attachment and devotion than iconize.
- 3Connotation: Iconize is generally neutral or positive, while idolize can have negative connotations of blind devotion or obsession.
- 4Usage: Iconize is less common and more specific than idolize, which is a more versatile word that can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Iconize and idolize both describe the act of elevating someone or something to a higher status. However, iconize focuses on the transformation of something or someone into an icon or symbol, while idolize emphasizes the excessive admiration and devotion towards a person or thing. While iconize is more specific and less common, idolize is a more versatile word with a wider range of contexts.
