IDOLIZE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word idolize. (close relations)
Definition of IDOLIZE
Best Alternative Words for IDOLIZE
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idolise | verbv | |||||||
verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol | ||||||||
revere | verbv | |||||||
noun • a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side • American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818) verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
worship | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of worshipping • a feeling of profound love and admiration verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol • show devotion to (a deity) • attend religious services | ||||||||
admire | verbv | |||||||
verb • feel admiration for • look at with admiration | ||||||||
adore | verbv | |||||||
verb • love intensely | ||||||||
esteem | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider | ||||||||
respect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • an attitude of admiration or esteem • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • behavior intended to please your parents • a feeling of friendship and esteem • courteous regard for people's feelings verb • regard highly; think much of • show respect towards | ||||||||
venerate | verbv | |||||||
verb • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
hero-worship | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol |