How to Pronounce "idolizes"
word
ˈaɪdəˌɫaɪzɪz
EYE-duh-lyz-iz
ˈaɪdəlaɪzɪz
EYE-duh-lyz-iz
Definition
To admire or love someone or something so much that you treat them like an idol or see them as perfect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪdəˌɫaɪzɪz
British English
ˈaɪdəlaɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-duh-lyz-iz
UK
EYE-duh-lyz-iz
Listen in Context
She idolizes her older sister and tries to copy everything she does.
Many young people idolize pop stars and athletes.
He idolizes his father and wants to be just like him.
My little brother absolutely idolizes our soccer coach—he talks about him all the time.