I"dol*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Idolized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Idolizing (?).] 1. To make an idol of; to
pay idolatrous worship to; as, to idolize the sacred bull in
Egypt.
2. To love to excess; to love or reverence to
adoration; as, to idolize gold, children, a hero.
I"dol*ize, v. i. To practice
idolatry. [R.]
To idolize after the manner of
Egypt.
Fairbairn.