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idolize.

To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
  1. To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.

  2. To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

    idolize a celebrity
    idolize someone blindly
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos) Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eídōlon)der. Latin īdōlumder. Old French idolebor. Middle English ydole English idol Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English idolize From idol + -ize.

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