idolatrize
UK/ai'dɔlәtraiz/US
GRE
Definitions
v.
To worship as an idol; to treat with excessive admiration.
崇拜偶像；盲目崇拜
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedidolstem
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atrroot
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izeto make, to become
=idolatrize
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fan club seemed to idolatrize their favorite actor, treating him as infallible.
- 2.
Modern society tends to idolatrize celebrities and athletes beyond reason.