idealise

i·de·al·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/
- /aɪˈdɪə.laɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of idealise word

verb with object idealise to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence. 1
verb without object idealise to represent something in an ideal form. 1
noun idealise Alternative spelling of idealize. 1

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Origin of idealise

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90; ideal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Idealise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Idealise

idealise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for idealise

verb idealise

romanticise — to make romantic; invest with a romantic character: Many people romanticize the role of an editor.
put on a pedestal — an architectural support for a column, statue, vase, or the like.
venerate — to regard or treat with reverence; revere.
fetishize — to make a fetish of.
glorify — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.

All 7 Synonyms of idealise