idolize
/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
i · do · lize
ˈaɪ · də · laɪz
English Definition
v. to worship; adore; revere
Significado en Español
idolatrar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thần tượng hóa, tôn sùng
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Example Sentence
Many young fans idolize the pop star.
许多年轻粉丝崇拜这位流行歌星。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
idol (idol) + ize → worship
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “idolize”?
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A
Despise
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B
Worship
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C
Ignore
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D
Mistrust
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B — Worship.
“idolize” means v. to worship; adore; revere
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Young fans everywhere began to ______ the talented new singer.
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A
despise
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B
scorn
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C
ignore
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D
idolize
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D — idolize.
“idolize” means v. to worship; adore; revere
Common questions about “idolize”
What does “idolize” mean?
idolize — v. to worship; adore; revere. In Chinese: 偶像化；非常崇拜.
How do you pronounce “idolize”?
idolize is pronounced /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: i · do · lize.
How do you use “idolize” in a sentence?
Many young fans idolize the pop star. (许多年轻粉丝崇拜这位流行歌星。)
What are synonyms for “idolize”?
adore, worship — all close in meaning to idolize (v. to worship; adore; revere).
Is “idolize” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. idolize appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “idolize”?
idol (idol) + ize → worship
