idealize
definition
to regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality
example
Many young couples tend to idealize their relationships at the beginning, often overlooking flaws and challenges.
synonyms
romanticizeexaggerateglorify
word origin — The word 'idealize' originates from the term 'ideal', which comes from the Late Latin 'idealis', meaning 'pertaining to an ideal'. The verb form emerged in the mid-19th century.