CEFR B2

idolize

verb

Meaning

To admire, respect, or love someone or something very much, often to an excessive degree.

Examples

She was so popular that her classmates began to idolize her.
He idolized his older brother and tried to copy everything he did.

Synonyms: admire, worship, revere, deify

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idolize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

Definition

To admire, respect, or love someone or something very much, often to an excessive degree.

Examples

She was so popular that her classmates began to idolize her.
He idolized his older brother and tried to copy everything he did.
The media often idolizes celebrities, creating unrealistic expectations.

How to Use idolize

idolize someone (collocation): To admire someone excessively. — "Young athletes often idolize their coaches."
idolize something (collocation): To admire a concept or thing excessively. — "Some people idolize the past, believing it was better than the present."

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