fanaticize

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone) to have an excessive and misguided enthusiasm or zeal for something.

  - "He began to fanaticize about becoming a famous actor."
  - "Some fans fanaticize over their favorite celebrities."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fanaticize
Apologize , Organize , Monopolize

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Variants

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fanaticize , fanaticized , fanaticizes , fanaticizing

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Etymology

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Fanaticize is derived from the noun fanatic and the suffix -ize, which means to make or cause to become.

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Trivia

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1. The term fanaticize was first used in English in the late 18th century.

2. Fanaticize is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fanaticism: An extreme and often desperate attachment or zealous devotion to a religion, political or social cause, or idea.

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How to Memorize "fanaticize"

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   - Visualize the intense passion and enthusiasm someone has for a particular cause or idea when using the verb fanaticize.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word fanaticize with intense passion, zeal, and devotion to a cause or idea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: Fanaticize = Fanatical + Analyze to remember the meaning of the verb.

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