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lionize

verb

/ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

Meaning

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.

celebrate, glorify, idolize, praise

ignore, neglect, criticize

lionize a hero, lionize celebrities, lionize leaders

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

to destroy completely; to remove all traces of something

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.