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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 lionize word
- verb with object lionize to treat (a person) as a celebrity: to lionize the visiting poet. 1
- verb with object lionize British. to visit or exhibit the objects of interest of (a place). 1
- verb without object lionize to pursue celebrities or seek their company. 1
- verb without object lionize British. to visit the objects of interest of a place. 1
- noun lionize Give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity. 1
- transitive verb lionize idolize sb 1
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Origin of lionize
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; lion + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lionize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lionize 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lionize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lionize
verb lionize
- glorify — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
- idolize — to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
- immortalize — to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate.
- worship — reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.
Antonyms for lionize
verb lionize
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- 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.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- reproach — to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with l
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