idolizing

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Idolize \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.
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   2. To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as,
      to idolize gold, children, a hero.
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