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idealize

verb

/aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Children often idealize their parents.

romanticize, glorify, exalt, overestimate

criticize, devalue, belittle

idealize childhood, idealize relationships, idealize leaders

To sleep lightly for a short time.

to talk with pride about something you have or achieved

to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonmen...

To leave a place, job, or habit permanently.

to look at something for a period of time

To solicit votes, orders, or support from people.