idolize — to admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- She used to idolize her older sister until she discovered her secret stash of embarrassing childhood photos.
- Students shouldn't idolize their teachers too much - we all put our pants on one leg at a time.
- Many young athletes idolize professional sports stars and dream of following in their footsteps.
idolize
VERB[/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/]
to admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively
Worshipping a celebrity obsessively
Once you idolize, you must realize and analyze!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'eidolon' (image, form, or idol), which entered English as 'idol'. In ancient Greece, this term referred to sculptured representations of gods that were venerated in religious practice. The modern sense of 'idolize'—to regard or treat someone with excessive admiration—developed from this concept of sacred image worship.
Breakdown
idol (from Greek eidolon, meaning image or deity representation) + -ize (a verbal suffix meaning to make or treat as). The suffix transforms the noun into a verb expressing the action of treating someone as an idol or object of worship.
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📝Examples
“She used to idolize her older sister until she discovered her secret stash of embarrassing childhood photos.”
“Students shouldn't idolize their teachers too much - we all put our pants on one leg at a time.”
“Many young athletes idolize professional sports stars and dream of following in their footsteps.”
“It's natural for children to idolize their parents, but healthy development requires seeing them as human beings too.”
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