Idealize /(?)/

I·de·al·ize

Idealize

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.
  2. To treat in an ideal manner. See Idealization, 2. (Fine Arts)
  3. to form ideals.

Idealize

v. i.
  1. To form ideals.