Lionize

Lionize

• Word: Lionize
• Pronunciation: lahy-uh-nahyz
• Meaning: give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.
• Part of speech: Verb
• Synonyms: celebrate, eulogize, glorify
• Antonym: condemn, criticize
• Example: I hate when people lionize dead celebrities that were vilified during their lifetimes