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.
idealize, revere, forfeit, wean, wither: meanings and examples
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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.
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'
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'.
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'.
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'