Definitions for idealize

idealize i·de·al·ize

Spelling: [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
IPA: /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/

Idealize is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 124 anagrams from letters in idealize (adeeiilz).

Definitions for idealize

verb (used with object)

  1. to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence.

verb (used without object)

  1. to represent something in an ideal form.

Origin of idealize

First recorded in 1780-90; ideal + -ize

Examples for idealize

We idealize in fancy because our idealizations in fact are balked.

Can you look at me, he asked, putting his hand on hers—can you look at me and think that I could idealize you?

She has never done him justice, and she thinks I idealize him.

But again, to idealize these possibilities would be foolish.

You idealize her, and are proud of her; and she is worthy of it all.

There are those who idealize the successful and the rich and the lucky.

If you cannot realize your Ideal, you can at least idealize your Real.

Like many young girls, Flores used to idealize a thinner body.

You must not expect fine things of me; you must not idealize me.

For this time she is given not a Novall but a Charalois to idealize.

Word Value for idealize
Scrable

18

Words with friends

19

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