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Definition of Idealize
1. Verb. Consider or render as ideal. "She idealized her husband after his death"
Exact synonyms: Idealise
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Glamorize, Glamourise, Romanticise, Romanticize, Deify
Derivative terms: Ideal, Idealisation, Ideal, Idealization
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Glamorize, Glamourise, Romanticise, Romanticize, Deify
Derivative terms: Ideal, Idealisation, Ideal, Idealization
2. Verb. Form ideals. "Man has always idealized"
Exact synonyms: Idealise
Generic synonyms: Concoct, Dream Up, Hatch, Think Of, Think Up
Derivative terms: Ideal, Ideal
Generic synonyms: Concoct, Dream Up, Hatch, Think Of, Think Up
Derivative terms: Ideal, Ideal
Definition of Idealize
1. 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.
2. v. i. To form ideals.
Definition of Idealize
1. to regard as perfect [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Idealize
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