idealize

1. (transitive) To regard something as ideal.transitive

2. (intransitive) To conceive or form an ideal.Examples: "People tell me that I wouldn't be so anxious for a lover if I knew the kinds of problems which such a relationship brings, to which I reply that, yes, perhaps I am idealizing somewhat, but basically I know that people aren't plastic, and that where there are human beings there are problems, and, all the same, I think it can be worth it in the long run if there is honesty on both sides."intransitive

3. (transitive, art) To portray using idealization.transitive