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- [lahy-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈlaɪ əˌnaɪz/
- /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈlaɪ əˌnaɪz/
Definitions of lionise word
- verb with object lionise to treat (a person) as a celebrity: to lionize the visiting poet. 1
- verb with object lionise British. to visit or exhibit the objects of interest of (a place). 1
- verb without object lionise to pursue celebrities or seek their company. 1
- verb without object lionise British. to visit the objects of interest of a place. 1
- noun lionise Alternative spelling of lionize. 1
- verb lionise (British) Alternative spelling of lionize. 0
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Origin of lionise
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; lion + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lionise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lionise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lionise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lionise
verb lionise
- glorify — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
- idolise — to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- fete — a day of celebration; holiday: The Fourth of July is a great American fete.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
Antonyms for lionise
verb lionise
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- criticise — criticize
- debase — To debase something means to reduce its value or quality.
- denounce — If you denounce a person or an action, you criticize them severely and publicly because you feel strongly that they are wrong or evil.
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