lionize
[ lahy-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈlaɪ əˌnaɪz /
verb (used with object), li·on·ized, li·on·iz·ing.
to treat (a person) as a celebrity: to lionize the visiting poet.
British. to visit or exhibit the objects of interest of (a place).
verb (used without object), li·on·ized, li·on·iz·ing.
to pursue celebrities or seek their company.
British. to visit the objects of interest of a place.
RELATED WORDS
Nearby words
lioness, lionet, lionfish, lionheart, lionhearted, lionize, lionly, lions, lions club, liouville, liouville's theorem
Also especially British, li·on·ise.
Related forms
li·on·i·za·tion, nounli·on·iz·er, nounun·li·on·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for lionization
Paris made a great fuss over him, but he took his lionization very calmly.
The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912|Lillie DeHegermann-LindencroneThe renowned Tupper is undergoing the process of lionization.
A Bayard in society—a Raphael at the easel, he bore a distinguished part in the lionization of the day.
Alone|Marion HarlandThen came the news of Speke's return and lionization in London.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton|Thomas Wright
British Dictionary definitions for lionization
lionize
lionise
/ (ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to treat as or make into a celebrity
Derived Forms
lionization or lionisation, nounlionizer or lioniser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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