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Idealize

//aɪˈdɪəlaɪz// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To regard something as ideal. transitive
  2. 2
    form ideals wordnet
  3. 3
    To conceive or form an ideal. intransitive

    "People tell me that I wouldn't be so anxious for a lover if I knew the kinds of problems which such a relationship brings, to which I reply that, yes, perhaps I am idealizing somewhat, but basically I know that people aren't plastic, and that where there are human beings there are problems, and, all the same, I think it can be worth it in the long run if there is honesty on both sides."

  4. 4
    consider or render as ideal wordnet
  5. 5
    To portray using idealization. transitive

Etymology

From ideal + -ize. Compare French idéaliser.

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