I"dol*ize , v. i. To practice idolatry.
[R.]
To idolize after the manner of
Egypt.
Fairbairn.
I"dol*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idolized (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Idolizing (?).]
1. To make an idol
of; to pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.
2. To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize gold, children, a hero.
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