1. to admire or love someone or something very much, often too much
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present

Examples

• She idolises her older sister and copies everything she does.
• The young fans idolise the pop star and follow her everywhere.
• He idolises his grandfather and wants to be just like him.
• Many teenagers idolise celebrities they see on social media.
• The student idolises her teacher and hangs on every word.
• Children often idolise their parents until they become teenagers.