idolize
verb/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
Etymology From idol + -ize.
1
To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
2
To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
- idolize a celebrity
- idolize someone blindly
2 more examples
- Many young fans idolize pop stars.
- She was idolized by her students.
- Derived terms
- de-idolize, deidolize, idolization, idolizer, idolizingly, unidolized