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Lionize

ˈlʌɪənʌɪz

Lionize definitions

verb

Inflections:

lionise lionised lionises lionising lionize lionized lionizes lionizing

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity

"modern sportsmen are lionized and feted"

Synonyms:
celebrate fete glorify honour bestow honour on exalt acclaim admire commend sing/sound the praises of praise extol applaud hail make a fuss of/over make much of cry up venerate eulogize sing paeans to reverence pay homage to pay tribute to put on a pedestal hero-worship worship idolize adulate