Gild and Idealize

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Gild verb - Decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold.

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Idealize and gild are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Idealize" instead a verb "Gild".

Nearby Words: gilded, gilding, gilder

Idealize verb - To represent or think of as better than reality would warrant.

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Gild and idealize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gild" instead a verb "Idealize".

Nearby Words: ideal, idealistic, idealise, idealism, ideality

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