Idealize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Consider or render as ideal; "She idealized her husband after his death".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The bereaved widow idealized her late husband as a perfect partner who could do no wrong.
- His fans idealized the young musician as an overnight sensation and an icon in the music industry.
- She had a tendency to idealize her past relationships, remembering only the good times and neglecting the bad.
- Many people idealize movie stars, assuming that their beautiful on-screen personas reflect their real-life personalities.
- Historians have a habit of idealizing historical figures, focusing on their accomplishments rather than their faults.
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Meaning 2
Form ideals; "Man has always idealized".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.