lionize

Meanings

• Verb

  To honor or idolize someone or something.

  - "The fans lionized their favorite actor after his performance."
  - "The athletes were lionized for their achievements."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlaɪənaɪz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lionize
carnivore , adore , explore

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Variants

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lionization , lionizations , lionize , lionized , lionizer , lionizers , lionizes , lionizing , lionise , lionised , lionises , lionising

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Etymology

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From the noun lion, probably due to the admiration and awe inspired by the king of the jungle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lionize' first appeared in English in the late 1800s.

2. In ancient Rome, the word 'leo' meant 'lion' and was used as a surname for those who had been granted special privileges or honors, which can be seen as an early form of lionizing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idolize: Synonym of lionize, meaning to have excessive admiration for someone or something.

2. Canonize: To declare someone a saint, which can be seen as a form of lionizing.

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Culture

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The term 'lionize' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the idolization or glorification of individuals or objects. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan is described as being lionized by the upper class.

How to Memorize "lionize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd cheering and raising their arms in admiration for someone or something. Repeat the word 'lionize' as you visualize this scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lionize' with the feeling of admiration or idolization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'lionize' with 'Lions Inspire Overwhelming Admiration'.

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