adonize

/ædɒnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare someone an idol, to worship or give excessive admiration to

“She began to adonize her favorite celebrity after seeing her on the red carpet.”

2. verb

to give excessive importance or attention to something

“He started to adonize his new smartphone and spent all his money on accessories.”

3. verb

to imitate or follow the style of someone or something

“The young artist tried to adonize her favorite painter’s techniques.”

Synonyms

  • admire
  • emulate
  • idolize
  • worship

Antonyms

  • discount
  • disdain