(ˈ)ī|dē(ə)ˌlīz, -diəˌl- sometimes ˈī_dēəˌl- or ˈī_diəˌl- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: probably from German idealisieren, from ideal + -isieren -ize
transitive verb
1. : to make ideal : give an ideal form or value to : attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to
tended to idealize her friends
2. : to treat (an artistic subject) idealistically
intransitive verb
1. : to form ideals
2. : to work idealistically
• ide·al·iz·er -zə(r) noun -s