NYT Dictionary
IDEALIZE
/aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/Verbi-DE-al-izei-de-al-ize · 4 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
To regard something as ideal.
Etymology
Origin: French
From ideal + -ize. Compare French idéaliser.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.