— idolization , n. — idolizer , n.
/uyd"l uyz'/ , v. , idolized, idolizing .
v.t.
1. to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
2. to worship as a god.
v.i.
3. to practice idolatry: to idolize as did ancient Greece and Rome.
Also, esp. Brit., idolise .
[ 1590-1600; IDOL + -IZE ]
Syn. 1. adore, treasure, worship, dote upon.