idealise

Other spellings

• (US) idealize

Word parts

ideal + -ise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/ or /ˈaɪdɪəˌlaɪz/

• Audio (US)

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Verb

Plain form idealise

Third-person singular idealises

Past tense idealised

Past participle idealised

Present participle idealising

1. (transitive) If you idealise something, you regard it as ideal or better than in reality.