Idolize (Verb)
Meaning
Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- She idolized her new boyfriend and saw no flaws in him despite his obvious mistakes.
- The actor's fans idolized him and would do anything to get his autograph.
- Her love for her grandmother knew no bounds, and she idolized the older woman's wisdom and compassion.
- During the 80s, many people idolized Michael Jackson as a pop culture icon.
- The young girl idolized her famous aunt, a renowned artist, and aspired to follow in her footsteps.