idolizing US
ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ
See also: idolising (UK)
Definition

Definition of idolizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

admiringUSshowing great admiration or loveUS
  • She had an idolizing look in her eyes.
  • His idolizing fans waited for hours to see him.
  • The idolizing crowd cheered loudly for the performer.
adoring worshipping
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Origin of idolizing

Greek, eidolon (idol) + izein (to make)

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idolizing
regarding something with exaggerated reverence
idolization
the practice of idolizing women as divine

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  1. French:idolâtrant, ...
  2. German:bewundernd, ...
  3. Italian:adorante, ...
  4. Spanish:admirador, ...
  5. Portuguese:admirador, ...
  6. Chinese:崇拜的, ...
  7. Japanese:憧れの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعجَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרִיץ, ...
  10. Russian:восхищённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захоплений, ...
  12. Hindi:मुग्ध, ...
idolize US
ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz
See also: idolise (UK)

Definition of idolize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
admirationUSadmire someone very muchUS
  • She idolizes her older brother.
adore worship
2.
uncritical loveUSlove excessively without criticismUS
  • Fans often idolize celebrities without knowing them personally.
adore revere worship
3.
religionRareUSworship as an idol or godRareUS
  • Many ancient cultures idolized the sun.
adore revere worship
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Origin of idolize

Greek, eidolon (image) + -ize (to make)

Examples of idolize in a sentence

  • He began to idolize the artist after seeing her work.
  • Children often idolize their parents during early years.
  • She tends to idolize historical figures without understanding their flaws.
  • The tribe idolized the mountain as a deity.
  • Some communities idolize the river as a sacred entity.

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  1. French:idolâtrer, vénérer, ...
  2. German:vergöttern, verehren, ...
  3. Italian:idolatrare, ...
  4. Spanish:idolatrar, adorar, ...
  5. Portuguese:idolatrar, ...
  6. Chinese:崇拜, 盲目崇拜, ...
  7. Japanese:崇拝する, 偶像化する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَجَّد, عَبَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַעֲרִיץ, לִסְגֹד, ...
  10. Russian:обожать, обожествлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обожнювати, поклонятися, ...
  12. Hindi:पूजना, सिर आँखों पर बिठाना, ...
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