Idolize: meaning, definitions and examples
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idolize
[ aɪˈdɑːlaɪz ]
in admiration
To admire or worship someone or something intensely, often to the point of idolatry. It involves a strong feeling of adoration and reverence towards the object of idolization.
Synonyms
adore, revere, venerate, worship
Examples of usage
- He idolized his favorite singer, hanging posters of her all over his room.
- She idolizes her mentor, following in his footsteps and seeking his advice on every decision.
- Teenagers often idolize celebrities, imitating their style and behavior.
- Many young girls idolize Disney princesses, dreaming of finding their own prince charming.
- Ideally, parents should encourage their children to idolize positive role models.
Translations
Translations of the word "idolize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 idolatrar
🇮🇳 पूजा करना
🇩🇪 vergöttern
🇮🇩 mengidolakan
🇺🇦 обожнювати
🇵🇱 idolizować
🇯🇵 崇拝する
🇫🇷 idolâtrer
🇪🇸 idolatrar
🇹🇷 putlaştırmak
🇰🇷 우상화하다
🇸🇦 يعبد
🇨🇿 idolizovat
🇸🇰 idolizovať
🇨🇳 崇拜
🇸🇮 idolizirati
🇮🇸 dýrka
🇰🇿 табыну
🇬🇪 კერპად ქცევა
🇦🇿 idollaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 idolatrar
Word origin
The word 'idolize' comes from the Old French word 'idolatre', which originates from the Latin word 'idololatria', meaning 'worship of idols'. The concept of idolization has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with religious practices and beliefs. In modern usage, 'idolize' is commonly used to describe the intense admiration or adoration of someone or something.
See also: idol, idolater, idolatry, idolization, idols, idyllic.