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Idolize

🔄 Synonyms of "Idolize"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
hero-worshipverb	To treat as a hero
revereverb	(transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
worshipnoun	The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Idolize"

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Word	Definition
revereverb	(transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
worshipverb	The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.
hero-worshipverb	To treat as a hero
adoreverb	To love with one's entire heart and soul; regard with deep respect and affection.
idolatrizeverb	(transitive) To make an idol of; to idolize.
idolatriseverb	Alternative form of idolatrize. [(transitive) To make an idol of; to idolize.]
idoliseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of idolize. [To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.]
deifyverb	(transitive) To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.
glorifyverb	(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
adoratenoun	Synonym of adore.
divinizeverb	(transitive) To make divine; to make godlike.
lionizeverb	(transitive) To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
venerateverb	(transitive) To treat with great respect and deference.
apotheosizeverb	(transitive) To exalt; to glorify.
idealizeverb	(transitive) To regard something as ideal.
iconizenoun	(transitive, graphical user interface) To minimize (a window) on a computer screen, replacing it with a representative icon.
heroizeverb	(transitive) To make someone into a hero.
glamorizeverb	(transitive) To make or give the appearance of being glamorous.
iconiseverb	Non-Oxford British English form of iconize. [(transitive) To form an image or likeness of someone.]
idealiseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of idealize. [(transitive) To regard something as ideal.]