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- [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/
- /aɪˈdɪə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
- /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of idealize word
- verb with object idealize to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence. 1
- verb without object idealize to represent something in an ideal form. 1
- noun idealize Regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality. 1
- transitive verb idealize portray in a romanticized way 1
- transitive verb idealize consider as ideal 1
- intransitive verb idealize conceive of sth as ideal 1
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Origin of idealize
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 Idealize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idealize 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 about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
idealize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idealize
verb idealize
- glorify — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
- admire — If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
- rhapsodize — to talk with extravagant enthusiasm.
- dream — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
- put on a pedestal — an architectural support for a column, statue, vase, or the like.
Top questions with idealize
- what does it mean to idealize someone?
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