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idolized

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i·dol·ize  (dl-z)
tr.v. i·dol·ized, i·dol·iz·ing, i·dol·iz·es
1. To regard with blind admiration or devotion. See Synonyms at revere1.
2. To worship as an idol.
idol·i·zation (--zshn) n.
idol·izer n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.idolized - regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife"
adored, idolised, worshipped
loved - held dear; "his loved companion of many years"


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They were women who idolized their children, worshiped their husbands, and esteemed it a holy privilege to efface themselves as individuals and grow wings as ministering angels.
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The same books, the same passages were idolized by each-- or if any difference appeared, any objection arose, it lasted no longer than till the force of her arguments and the brightness of her eyes could be displayed.
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On his deathbed Driscoll set Roxy free and delivered his idolized ostensible son solemnly into the keeping of his brother, the judge, and his wife.
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