idealizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to idealize

   to regard or represent as perfect or better than reality

2. 2.

   to conceive, to envision

   to form an idea or mental image of something; to plan or devise

Examples

• "Ela idealiza o ex-namorado e esquece todos os problemas que tiveram."

  She idealizes her ex-boyfriend and forgets all the problems they had.

• "O arquiteto idealizou um projeto inovador para o centro cultural."

  The architect conceived an innovative design for the cultural center.

• "Muitos jovens idealizam a vida adulta sem conhecer suas responsabilidades."

  Many young people idealize adult life without knowing its responsibilities.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Often used in psychology and relationships to describe seeing someone or something through rose-colored glasses. When meaning "to conceive/design," commonly collocates with projeto, plano, or ideia. Don't confuse with realizar (to accomplish/carry out).