idealize
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To think of someone or something as more perfect than it really is.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
romanticize
glorify
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "People often _____ their childhood, forgetting the harder parts."
Answer: idealize
In your own words, what does "idealize" mean?
To think of someone or something as more perfect than it really is.
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