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单词 idolizes
释义

idolize

verb

idol·​ize ˈī-də-ˌlīz How to pronounce idolize (audio)
idolized; idolizing

transitive verb

: to worship as a god
broadly : to love or admire to excess
the common people whom he so idolized The Times Literary Supplement (London)

intransitive verb

: to practice idolatry
idolization
ˌī-də-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce idolize (audio)
noun
idolizer
ˈī-də-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce idolize (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • adore
  • adulate
  • canonize
  • deify
  • dote (on)
  • hero-worship
  • worship
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Example Sentences

an actor who is idolized by millions she blindly idolized her older sister, refusing to acknowledge any of her faults
Recent Examples on the Web Lawrence is correct: Bauer isn’t a kindergarten teacher — his sphere of influence as a pro ballplayer extends far beyond one classroom to millions of fans — including impressionable children who idolize pro athletes. Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2022 More politics Jackson and Kamala Harris idolize civil rights lawyers like Constance Baker Motley. Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2022 These recent television moments depart from typical Hollywood storylines that celebrate and idolize youth and physical fitness. Ai-jen Poo, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2022 Dave Attell, one of those comedians that other comedians idolize, is at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket. Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 6 Jan. 2022 Treat church leaders at all levels as respected persons, but do not idolize them. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022 Despite the popularity of Manchester United in Norway, the young Bøe Risa was not one to follow soccer on television or idolize any of the players. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 In July, analysts with the country’s intelligence services warned that a decade after the 2011 attack, there are young men and boys who idolize the gunman. New York Times, 14 Oct. 2021 In an industry obsessed with physical appearances and beauty standards that idolize able-bodiedness, prejudice -- though not always as blatant as that recounted by Snell -- has always been part of the casting process. Lottie Jackson, CNN, 29 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

idolize

verb

idol·​ize ˈī-də-ˌlīz How to pronounce idolize (audio)
idolized; idolizing
: to love or admire greatly : make an idol of
The boy idolized his father.

idolizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of idolize
as in adores
to love or admire too much she blindly idolized her older sister, refusing to acknowledge any of her faults

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • adores
  • worships
  • deifies
  • likes
  • reveres
  • canonizes
  • hero-worships
  • cherishes
  • appreciates
  • adulates
  • prefers
  • venerates
  • values
  • respects
  • esteems
  • dotes (on)
  • regards
  • endorses
  • favors
  • approves
  • treasures
  • fancies
  • prizes
  • hallows
  • supports
  • indorses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hates
  • despises
  • detests
  • abhors
  • disdains
  • loathes
  • dislikes
  • abominates
  • disparages
  • belittles
  • deprecates
  • misprizes
  • puts down
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