Found 2 items, similar to Idealize.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: idealize
idealize
v 1: consider or render as ideal;
“She idealized her husband
after his death” [syn:
idealise]
2: form ideals;
“Man has always idealized” [syn:
idealise]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Idealize
Idealize
\I*de"al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Idealized; p. pr.
& vb. n.
Idealizing.]
1. To make ideal; to consider as ideal; to give an ideal form
or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and
excellences to; as, to idealize real life. [WordNet sense
1]
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2. (Fine Arts) To treat in an ideal manner. See
Idealization, 2.
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3. to form ideals. [WordNet sense 2]
[WordNet 1.5]
Idealize
\I*de"al*ize\, v. i. [Cf. F. id['e]aliser.]
To form ideals.
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