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.
Also
especially British,
li·on·ise.
OTHER WORDS FROM lionize
li·on·i·za·tion, noun li·on·iz·er, noun un·li·on·ized, adjectiveWords nearby lionize
lioness,
lionet,
lionfish,
lionheart,
lionhearted,
lionize,
lions,
lions club,
liouville,
liouville's theorem,
lip
Example sentences 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