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Webster 1913 Edition

Idealize

I-de′al-ize

,

Verb.

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

.

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2.

(Fine Arts)

To treat in an ideal manner. See

, 2.

I-de′al-ize

,

Verb.

I.

[Cf. F.

idéaliser

.]

To form ideals.

Webster 1828 Edition

Idealize

IDE'ALIZE

,

Verb.

I.

To form ideas.