Used in a Sentence

idolise

How to use idolise in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for idolise.

Editorial note

The GNU project and FSF were what I idolised him for, back then I'd never heard his views on these issues.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of idolise gathered in one view.

verb

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for idolise.

verb

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

Example sentences

1

The GNU project and FSF were what I idolised him for, back then I'd never heard his views on these issues.

2

A million white kids idolise black sportsmen and musicians.

3

That way I can't get criticised for being the only guy who doesn't idolise shipping above everything else.

4

>we don't idolise business-folk the way the US doesWell, only if they are on television shows.

5

I think it is best not to idolise anyone, especially a figurehead like the subject of this article.

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Or that you do not support the way it is discussed?---adding to your edit:> A million white kids idolise black sportsmen and musicians.

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Are we just going to edit Wikipedia to remove anything that detracts from people we idolise?

8

Although for a perverse few who idolise american culture, bud etc are aspirational, so each to their own I guess?

9

You are living in a fantasy universe that even the company you idolise doesn't see as desirable.

10

I have no idea what the heck they are talking about, but all I know is two smart guys I idolise are talking about rocket designs and I am okay with that.

11

The definition of "idolise," according to the Oxford dictionary, is to "revere or love greatly or excessively.

12

On the one hand, if a company is putting their hiring decisions in the hands of insecure stereotype-wannabees who idolise a fantasy vision of the valley, do you want to work there anyway?

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As those people and their children start to get eaten By the modern world perhaps we could take samples ...But overall I worry that we blame our "lifestyle" as if we forgot to unplug the mobile charger, and use it as a chance to demonise those who do not meet our cultural standards, and idolise those who would rather swap asthma for our maternity care.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use idolise in a sentence?

The GNU project and FSF were what I idolised him for, back then I'd never heard his views on these issues.

What does idolise mean?

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

What part of speech is idolise?

idolise is commonly used as verb.