Lionize
To treat someone as a celebrity; to praise or honor someone as if they were famous.
verbLionize
To treat someone as a celebrity; to praise or honor someone as if they were famous.
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Imagine This
In the eyes of all the animals, the Lion King is the king of the animal kingdom, and they have to treat him with respect.
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Sounds Like
LIE-uh-nize
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Looks Like
lion eyes
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Remember This
The verb lionize is often used with people the speaker views as celebrities or heroes; it can carry either a neutral or slightly critical tone depending on context (to over-praise).
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Other Forms
lionizesverb
lionizedverb
lionizingverb
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Note
Do not confuse with 'lioness' or treat it as a literal statement about lions; here it means to elevate someone to celebrity status.