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Lionize

/ˈlaɪənaɪz/

To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.

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📖 Definitions of "Lionize"

verb

1
To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
2
To visit famous places in order to revere them.
3
To behave as a lion.

🔄 Synonyms of "Lionize"

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Word	Definition
celebrateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lionize"

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Word	Definition
celebrateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
lioniseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of lionize. [(transitive) To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.]
heroizeverb	(transitive) To make someone into a hero.
legendizeverb	(transitive) To exalt to the status of a legend.
legendiseverb	Alternative form of legendize. [(transitive) To exalt to the status of a legend.]
celebritizeverb	(transitive) To transform (a person or concept) into a celebrity; to make famous.
idolizeverb	To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
idolatrizeverb	(transitive) To make an idol of; to idolize.
iconizenoun	(transitive, graphical user interface) To minimize (a window) on a computer screen, replacing it with a representative icon.
royalizenoun	(transitive) To make royal or royalist.
do someone proudverb	(transitive, informal) To cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.
idolatriseverb	Alternative form of idolatrize. [(transitive) To make an idol of; to idolize.]
iconicizeverb	(transitive) To make iconic.
dignifyverb	(transitive) To invest with dignity or honour.
noticenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
canonizeverb	(chiefly Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.
loyalizeverb	(transitive) To make (someone) loyal to a cause.
deifyverb	(transitive) To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.
londonizeverb	(transitive) To make (someone) like a Londoner in character or habits.
personateverb	(transitive) To portray a character (as in a play); to act.