Bible Dictionaries
Idealize

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(v. t.) To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life.

(2):

(v. t.) To treat in an ideal manner. See Idealization, 2.

(3):

(v. i.) To form ideals.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Idealize'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​i/idealize.html. 1828.