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idealize
i·de·al·ize [ ī d ə lz ] (past and past participle i·de·al·ized, present participle i·de·al·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular i·de·al·iz·es)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb imagine as perfect: to think of or represent somebody or something as being perfect, ignoring any imperfections that exist or may exist in reality
paintings that idealize feminine beauty
2. intransitive verb formulate ideals: to form ideals in the mind
He has a tendency to idealize.

i·de·al·i·za·tion [ ī d əli záysh'n ] noun
i·de·al·ized adjective
i·de·al·iz·er noun
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