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idealise

/aɪˈdɪə.laɪz/

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verb

/aɪˈdɪə.laɪz/C1formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий считать или представлять что-то совершенным или лучше, чем оно есть на самом деле.

A verb meaning to regard or represent something as perfect or better than it actually is.

  1. Consider or represent as perfectB2formalbritish

    To regard or portray something or someone as perfect or better than in reality.

    ruИдеализировать

    • She tends to idealise her childhood memories.
    • The film idealises life in the countryside.
    • He idealises his mentor, ignoring all his flaws.

    Synonymsdeifyexaltglamorizeglorifymagnifyoverrate

    Antonymsdebasedegradedemeandenigratedevaluedisparagemalignvilify

  2. Form idealsC1formalbritish

    To conceive or develop perfect standards or principles, often unrealistically.

    ruИдеализировать

    • Young people often idealise about their future careers.
    • The philosopher idealised a society based on equality.
    • She idealises the notion of true love.

    Synonymsdreamglorify

Forms
  • idealised past participle
  • idealised past simple
  • idealising present participle
  • idealises third person singular