lˌaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
2.
to worship as a god.
verb (used without object)
3.
to practice idolatry: to idolize as did ancient Greece and Rome.
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idolize or idolise (ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to admire or revere greatly |
| 2. | (tr) to worship as an idol |
| 3. | (intr) to worship idols |
| idolise or idolise | |
| —vb | |
| i'dolism or idolise | |
| —n | |
| idoli'zation or idolise | |
| —n | |
| idoli'sation or idolise | |
| —n | |
| 'idolist or idolise | |
| —n | |
| 'idolizer or idolise | |
| —n | |
| 'idoliser or idolise | |
| —n | |
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