idolize Definition
to admire or love someone very much, often too much and in a way that is not realistic.
Using idolize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "idolize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She idolizes her favorite singer and has all of his albums.
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He idolized his father and wanted to be just like him.
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Many young girls idolize celebrities and try to emulate their style and behavior.
idolize Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with idolize
to admire or love someone so much that you think they are perfect and can do no wrong
Example
She idolizes her husband and thinks he can do no wrong. She idolizes the ground he walks on.
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She idolizes her favorite actress and tries to dress like her and copy her every move.
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Many people idolize firefighters and police officers as heroes for their bravery and service to the community.
Origins of idolize
from French 'idolâtrer', from 'idole' meaning 'idol'
Summary: idolize in Brief
The verb 'idolize' [ˈaɪdəlaɪz] means to admire or love someone excessively, often in an unrealistic way. It is commonly used to describe admiration for celebrities or public figures. The phrase 'idolize the ground someone walks on' denotes extreme admiration, while 'idolize someone's every move' means to copy everything someone does. 'Idolize someone as a hero' refers to considering someone a hero due to admiration.
