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idealize

verb/aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/

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.

SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 80

Set 80 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: idealize, revere, forfeit, wean, wither. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. idealize · verb/aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/

    to regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality

    Many young couples tend to idealize their relationships at the beginning, often overlooking flaws and challenges.

    Synonyms: romanticize, exaggerate, glorify

    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.

  2. revere · verb/rɪˈvɪr/

    to regard with great respect and devotion

    Many cultures revere their ancestors, believing that they provide guidance and protection in their daily lives.

    Synonyms: admire, venerate, worship

    Origin: from Latin 'revereri' meaning 'to stand in awe of, to regard with respect'

  3. forfeit · verb/ˈfɔrˌfɪt/

    to lose or give up something as a penalty or consequence

    If you fail to submit your assignment on time, you will forfeit your right to receive feedback.

    Synonyms: relinquish, surrender, give up

    Origin: Middle English 'forfeiten', from Old French 'forfeit', from Latin 'forisfacere' meaning 'to transgress'.

  4. wean · verb/wiːn/

    to gradually separate a young mammal from its mother's milk or to change someone's dependence on something

    Farmers often wean calves from their mothers at around six months of age to promote healthy growth.

    Synonyms: detach, remove, separate

    Origin: Middle English 'wenen', from Old English 'wenian' meaning 'to accustom, to lead on'.

  5. wither · verb/ˈwɪðər/

    to become dry and sapless due to loss of moisture

    As the summer heat intensified, the once-vibrant flowers began to wither in the scorching sun.

    Synonyms: shrivel, wilt, dry up

    Origin: Middle English 'witheren', from Old English 'witheran', meaning 'to become dry or withered'