Lionize

verb · GRE

Meaning: To treat someone as a celebrity; to give them a great deal of public admiration.

Example

After the discovery, the young researcher was lionized by the press.

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms:

celebrateglorifyidolize

Practice question

Which choice best matches the meaning of “lionize”?

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C) To treat someone as a celebrity; to give them a great deal of public admiration.. “Lionize” means: To treat someone as a celebrity; to give them a great deal of public admiration.

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