Idolise (Verb)
Meaning
Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The young musician idolised Elvis and tried to imitate his every move.
- Many teenagers idolised the rock star and had posters of him plastered on their bedroom walls.
- As a child, she idolised her older sister and always looked up to her.
- Fans around the world idolised Michael Jackson and considered him a genius.
- He idolised his football coach and admired the way he led the team to victory.