I*de"al*ize (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Idealized (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Idealizing (?).] 1. To make
ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal
characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real
life.
2. (Fine Arts) To treat in an ideal
manner. See Idealization, 2.
I*de"al*ize, v. i. [Cf. F.
idéaliser.] To form ideals.