Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Idealize \I*de"al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Idealized}; p. pr.
   & vb. n. {Idealizing}.]
   1. To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to
      attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to
      idealize real life.

   2. (Fine Arts) To treat in an ideal manner. See
      {Idealization}, 2.

Idealize \I*de"al*ize\, v. i. [Cf. F. id['e]aliser.]
   To form ideals.

Source : WordNet®

idealize
     v 1: consider or render as ideal; "She idealized her husband
          after his death" [syn: {idealise}]
     2: form ideals; "Man has always idealized" [syn: {idealise}]