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lionizeverb


Meanings
  • Verb

    To honor or idealize someone or something.

    - "The crowd lionized the winning athlete."
    - "The fans lionized their favorite rock star."

Rhymes
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lion's share , lioness , lionhearted , lion's den
Variants
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link verb , linking verb , linking verbs
Etymology
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From the noun 'lion' and the verb 'to worship'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'lionize' was first used in English in the late 1800s.

  2. In ancient Rome, people would 'lionize' gladiators by throwing bread to them in the arena as a sign of appreciation.


Related Concepts
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  1. idolize: To have an excessive admiration for someone or something.

  2. worship: To show deep respect and devotion to a deity, object, or person.


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The term 'lionize' is often used in the context of celebrity culture, where individuals are idolized and given undue attention and admiration.

How to Memorize "lionizeverb"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowd of people cheering and clapping for someone they admire.
    - Visualize a lion, which is often associated with strength and power, to remember the meaning of 'lionize'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lionize' with the idea of idolizing or worshiping someone.
    - Remember that 'lionize' means to honor or idealize someone or something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lions Love Idols' to remember the meaning of 'lionize'.


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