idealize

Meanings

• Verb

  Form a concept or image of (someone or something) as perfect or superior.

• Verb

  Consider or represent (someone or something) as perfect or ideal.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idealize
realize , compromise , apprise , surprise , devise

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Variants

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idealization , idealizations , idealize , idealized , idealizer , idealizers , idealizes , idealizing , idealise , idealised , idealises , idealising

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Forms

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idealized, idealizes, idealizedly

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from ideal + -ize

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Trivia

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1. The term 'idealize' comes from the Latin word 'ideal', meaning 'pattern' or 'model'.

2. In mathematics, an ideal is a subset of a ring that has certain special properties. The term 'ideal' in this context does not have the same meaning as the 'idealize' we are discussing here.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romanticism: A cultural and artistic movement that emphasizes emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature. Idealization is a key component of Romantic literature and art.

2. Idolatry: The act of worshiping or giving excessive importance to something or someone, often to the exclusion of all else. Idealization can be seen as a form of idolatry, particularly when it leads to an unrealistic or unhealthy view of someone or something.

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Culture

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The term 'idealize' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in romantic literature, to describe the process of elevating someone or something to a higher plane of perfection. In art, the term is often used to describe the artistic process of representing an idealized version of reality.

How to Memorize "idealize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a perfect version of something or someone in your mind. For example, if idealizing a person, imagine them as the happiest, healthiest, and most successful version of themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'idealize' with the concept of perfection or superiority. For example, every time you see or hear the word, think of something that is perfect or ideal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'idealize'. For example, you could use the phrase 'Idealize: Ideal, Ideal, Ideal, Always Zestfully' to remind yourself of the meaning.

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