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How to pronounce idolize in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms hero-worship, idolise, revere, worship
Type of adore
Has types drool over, slobber over
Derivation idol, idolization, idolizer


Many teenagers idolized the Beatles.

Examples of idolize

idolize
Nico idolizes her big sister as only a younger sibling can idolize an older one.
From the washingtontimes.com
Also key is choosing the right spokespeople that consumers relate to or idolize.
From the forbes.com
Stop trying to idolize it and revert to it as a standard for today's civilization.
From the dailyherald.com
We in America idolize pro sports players more than anyone else in the nation.
From the denverpost.com
It is truly sickening to see sports fans with blind faith idolize these guys.
From the post-gazette.com
Also,the public most likelywill find other stars they can idolize on instead.
From the hecklerspray.com
Kids who idolize popular wrestlers can harm themselves trying to bulk up in the gym.
From the ocregister.com
Young boxers still idolize him, and older men become boys in his presence.
From the time.com
They bowl a lot and idolize Bruce Lee, who's already been dead four years.
From the orlandosentinel.com
More examples
  • Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
  • (idolized) adored: regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife"
  • (idolization) adoration: the act of admiring strongly
  • To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol; To adore excessively; to revere immoderately
  • (Idolized) (Evan Tyler & Kyle Riley)