The suffix -ize means to “make,” “render,” or “convert into.”. Idolizing someone converts them into an idol—the subject of almost religious devotion. Idolize should not be confused with the verb idealize, which means to consider or represent something as perfect or without any flaws. More @Wikipedia
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