idealize
Translation
idealise
Examples
Many people idealize their childhood memories.
Many people idealise their childhood memories.
She tends to idealize her favorite author.
She tends to idealise her favourite author.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to regard or represent (sb./sth.) as perfect or better than in reality. Many people idealise their childhood memories.
Similar Words
Synonyms: romanticize, glorify; Antonyms: demonize, vilify
Etymology
From 'ideal' + '-ize' (a verb-forming suffix). It means to regard something as ideal.
Memory Tips
Think of making something into your 'ideal' version in your mind. Note the British spelling is 'idealise'.