verb (used with object) 1.to make
ideal; represent in an
ideal form or character; exalt to an
ideal perfection or excellence.
verb (used without object) 2.to represent something in an
ideal form.
Also, especially British, i·de·al·ise.
Related forms i·de·al·iz·er, noun
o·ver·i·de·al·ize, verb, o·ver·i·de·al·ized, o·ver·i·de·al·iz·ing.
un·i·de·al·ized, adjective