romanticize
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/rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/
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/rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/
to make something seem more appealing or exciting than it actually is by adding a romantic or idealized view
Some people tend to romanticize the idea of traveling alone, imagining it as a grand adventure full of self-discovery.