# idolize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ · frequency rank #54,245

## Definitions
1. To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
2. To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

## Etymology
From idol + -ize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/idolize