IDOLIZING

Verb

idolizing

present participle of idolize

Source: Wiktionary


IDOLIZE

I"dol*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idolized; p. pr. & vb. n. Idolizing.]

1. To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

2. To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize gold, children, a hero.

I"dol*ize, v. i.

Definition: To practice idolatry. [R.] To idolize after the manner of Egypt. Fairbairn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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