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idolize Meaning & Definition

/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

What Does Idolize Mean?

Idolize is a verb that means To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol. It is also used to mean To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

Idolize: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
Synonymshero-worship, revere and worship
Verb formsidolizes, idolizing, idolized

Idolize Definition (Verb)

  1. To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
  2. To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

    idolize a celebrity

Synonyms of Idolize

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Idolize in a Sentence

idolize a celebrity

idolize someone blindly

Many young fans idolize pop stars.

She was idolized by her students.

Word Forms & Grammar

idolize (third-person singular simple present idolizes, present participle idolizing, simple past and past participle idolized)

Words That Rhyme With Idolize

Origin of Idolize

From idol + -ize.

Quick Answers About Idolize

What part of speech is idolize?

Idolize is a verb.

What is another word for idolize?

You can replace idolize with words such as hero-worship, revere and worship. See the full list of idolize synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of idolize?

The past tense of idolize is idolized. The present participle is idolizing.

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