Idealize \I*de"al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Idealized}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Idealizing}.]
1. To make ideal; to consider as ideal; to give an ideal form
or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and
excellences to; as, to idealize real life. [WordNet sense
1]
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2. (Fine Arts) To treat in an ideal manner. See
{Idealization}, 2.
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3. to form ideals. [WordNet sense 2]
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