i´dol|i|za´tion

i´dol|i|za´tion
i|dol|ize «Y duh lyz», verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to worship as an idol; make an idol of: »

They [my soldiers] do not idolize me, but look upon the Cause they fight for (Oliver Cromwell).

2. Figurative. to love or admire very much; be extremely devoted to: »

The little boy idolized his father.

–v.i.
to worship idols: »

The Israelites refused to idolize after the manner of the pagans.

i´dol|i|za´tion, noun.
i´dol|iz´er, noun.

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