Definitions for: Idolize


[v] love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"



Webster (1913) Definition: I"dol*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idolized; p. pr. &
vb. n. Idolizing.]
1. To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to
idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

2. To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as,
to idolize gold, children, a hero.


I"dol*ize, v. i.
To practice idolatry. [R.]

To idolize after the manner of Egypt. --Fairbairn.

Synonyms: hero-worship, idolise, revere, worship

See Also: adore, drool over, slobber over

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