Idealize \I*de"al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Idealized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Idealizing}.] 1. To make ideal; to consider as ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life. [WordNet sense 1]
2. (Fine Arts) To treat in an ideal manner. See {Idealization}, 2.
3. to form ideals. [WordNet sense 2] [WordNet 1.5]
Idealize \I*de"al*ize\, v. i. [Cf. F. id['e]aliser.] To form ideals.