lionize
[ lahy-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈlaɪ əˌnaɪz /
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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.
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Also especially British, li·on·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM lionize
li·on·i·za·tion, nounli·on·iz·er, nounli·on·ized, adjectiveun·li·on·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for lionize
lionize
lionise
/ (ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to treat as or make into a celebrity
Derived forms of lionize
lionization or lionisation, nounlionizer or lioniser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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