Past tense of idolize
regular verb
The past tense of idolize is idolized. The past participle is also idolized.
Forms of idolize
| Base form (V1) | idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | idolized |
| Past participle (V3) | idolized |
| Present participle | idolizing |
| Third person singular | idolizes |
Idolized in a sentence
- She was idolized by her students.
- But, as a result of the Americanization of this music to form raggamuffin, drugs are openly idolized.2005, Ndirangu Mwaura, Kenya Today: Breaking the Yoke of Colonialism in Africa, Algora Publishing, →ISBN, page 191. From the entry raggamuffin
- Idolized Bech loved, at the end of a long day impersonating himself, being just folks.1999, John Updike, Bech at Bay, →ISBN, page 24. From the entry just folks
- Prince Harry idolized Diana more and understood her less.April 5 2022, Tina Brown, “How Princess Diana’s Dance With the Media Impacted William and Harry”, in Vanity Fair. From the entry scamp
- The former baseball player that Cincinnati idolized is being sent up the river to Ashland, Ky., to serve a prison term for cheating on his taxes.1990 July 21, “Pete Rose: He doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame”, in Dallas Morning News, retrieved 23 Sep 2010. From the entry up the river
Meaning of idolize
- verb To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
- verb To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
Questions about the past tense of idolize
- What is the past tense of idolize?
- The past tense of idolize is idolized.
- What is the past participle of idolize?
- The past participle of idolize is idolized.
- Is idolize a regular or irregular verb?
- Idolize is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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