lionize
lionize [ LAHY-uh’-nahyz ] | |
[ intransitive verb, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (tr.v.) to treat one as a celebrity or as an object of great importance 2. (tr.v.) (british) to pay a visit to the noteworthy sights of a region or place 3. (intr.v.) to seek the company of or pursue celebrities 4. (intr.v.) to pay a visit to interesting sights of a place | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
He was lionized for his bravery on the battle-field. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
This was the year when the Centre was expected to lionize their brave actions and salute the forces' heroes. |
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