Meaning of idolize in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaɪdlˌaɪz/

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  1. Verb

    idolize

    Definitions

    1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess

    Examples

    • « venerate as an idol »
    • « Many teenagers idolized the Beatles »

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « I would hope they would be our fellow artists, rather than trying to emulate or idolize clowns like us. »
    Maynard James Keenan
  • « I would love to play 'Funny Girl' or 'Evita,' but I idolize the women who have played those parts. I don't know if there needs to be another version of those shows. »
    Idina Menzel

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