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Idealization

The act or process of idealizing.

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Admiration 76% connected

Wonder; astonishment.

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Appreciation 76% connected

A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

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Defence 76% connected

See Defense.

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Defense 76% connected

Alt. of Defence

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Idea 76% connected

The transcript, image, or picture of a visible object, that is formed by the mind; also, a similar image of any object whatever, whether sensible or…

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Thought 76% connected

of Think

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Glorify 74% connected

To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory.

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Glorify 74% connected

To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory.

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Idealize 74% connected

To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life.

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Idealize 74% connected

To make ideal; to give an ideal form or value to; to attribute ideal characteristics and excellences to; as, to idealize real life.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Glorification 92% connected

The act of glorifyng or of giving glory to.

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