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idolizing

[ahyd-l-ahyz]

i·dol·ize

[ahyd-l-ahyz] verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
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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Idolizing is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Also, especially British, i·dol·ise.


Origin:
1590–1600; idol + -ize

i·dol·i·za·tion, noun
i·dol·iz·er, noun
self-i·dol·ized, adjective
self-i·dol·iz·ing, adjective
un·i·dol·ized, adjective


1. adore, treasure, worship, dote upon.

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