(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:17:25

I"dol*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idolized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Idolizing (?).]

1.

To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

2.

To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize gold, children, a hero.

 

© Webster 1913.

I"dol*ize, v. i.

To practice idolatry.

[R.]

To idolize after the manner of Egypt. Fairbairn.

 

© Webster 1913.

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