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idealize

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 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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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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