idealize

Other spellings

• (UK) idealise

Word parts

ideal + -ize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/ or /ˈaɪdɪəˌlaɪz/

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Verb

Plain form idealize

Third-person singular idealizes

Past tense idealized

Past participle idealized

Present participle idealizing

1. (transitive) If you idealize something, you regard it as ideal or better than in reality.