Idealize — Defs

01 v. t. To make ideal; to consider as ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to ideal…

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) See: Idealization
3.
to form ideals.

02 v. i. To form ideals.