idolize
EYE-duh-lyz
Idolize (verb) means to admire someone so much that you treat them as close to perfect. Example: “Young fans idolize the singer to the point of copying her hairstyle.”
verb
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To admire someone so much that you treat them as close to perfect.
"Young fans idolize the singer to the point of copying her hairstyle."
"He idolized his older brother growing up."
How to use idolize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo admire someone intensely, almost worshipfully.
Common pairings
idolize a celebrity
idolized by fans
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- idolizes
- Past tense
- idolized
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Young fans _____ the singer to the point of copying her hairstyle.
Etymology
From idol + -ize.
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What does “idolize” mean?
The word “idolize” means to admire someone so much that you treat them as close to perfect. In plain terms, to admire someone intensely, almost worshipfully.
How do you pronounce “idolize”?
“Idolize” is pronounced EYE-duh-lyz (/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “idolize” in a sentence?
Here is “idolize” used in a sentence: “Young fans idolize the singer to the point of copying her hairstyle.”
What part of speech is “idolize”?
“Idolize” is a verb.
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