idolize

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idolize

/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

verb idolizes · idolizing · idolized · idolise

To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
To adore excessively; to revere immoderately. idolize a celebrity
Similar: exalt, magnify, venerate, worthy, aggrandize, applaud, enthrone, appraise, belaud, bepraise, commend, cry up

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verb to make an idol of

Español	idolatrar
Français	idolâtrer
Italiano	idolatrare
العربية	أَلَه ʔalah

verb to adore excessively

Español	idolatrar

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@misc{idolize_2026,
  title = {idolize},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/idolize},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}