lionize
lionize · lionizes · lionized · lionizing
To treat as if they were important, or a celebrityTo treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
/ˈlaɪənaɪz/
» The media loves to lionize young athletes.
Meaning
2 senses(British, English, Oxford, US, transitive)To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
(British, English, Oxford, US, transitive)To visit (a famous place) in order to revere it.
More definitions
- assign great social importance to
Examples
2 sentencesThe media loves to lionize young athletes.
Millionaire CEOs used to be lionized in the press, but no more.
Forms
lionizes, lionizing, lionized, lionizedSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsRelatedlion
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle