idealize
Translation
to idealize, to romanticize
Examples
He tends to idealize his childhood.
He tends to idealize his childhood.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to regard or represent (sb./sth.) as perfect. He tends to idealize his childhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: romanticize, glorify; Antonyms: criticize, demonize
Etymology
From 'ideal' + '-ize', a verb-forming suffix. 'Ideal' comes from the Latin 'idea', meaning 'form, pattern'.
Memory Tips
Think of making an 'idea' of something into a perfect 'ideal', ignoring any flaws.