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   The earliest known use of the verb lionize is in the 1820s. OED's earliest evidence for lionize is from 1825, in the writing of Charles Westmacott, journalist and blackmailer. lionize is formed within English, by derivation.

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   Definition of lionize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIONIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIONIZE definition: 1. to make someone famous, or to treat someone as if they were famous 2. to make someone famous, or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LIONIZE is to treat as an object of great interest or importance. How to use lionize in a sentence. Did you know?

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIONIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To treat as or make into a celebrity.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   A complete guide to the word "LIONIZE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   What is Lionize verb?

   • Definition of lionize verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary lionize somebody to treat somebody as a famous or important person Want to learn more? Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide

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   What does it mean if someone is lionized?

   • If someone is lionized, they are treated as if they are very important or special by a particular group of people, often when they do not really deserve to be. The press began to lionize him enthusiastically. [VERB noun] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Why is a lion called a “literary lion”?

   • It is precisely those and similar admirable qualities that led, in the 18th century, to lion being used for a person who is similarly well-regarded, especially after a long and distinguished career in a particular field, as in “lion of the Senate,” or “literary lion.”

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   Why do we Lionize famous people?

   • 24. The music industry frequently lionizes legendary artists, acknowledging their lasting impact. 25. We have a tendency to lionize pioneers in various fields, recognizing their trailblazing efforts. 26. Political parties often lionize their leaders, portraying them as the embodiment of their ideals.

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   What is the difference between transformationalism and lionization?

   • After all, in his time a visitor from the past would have been lionized. During her reign he was much lionized as a military hero of incredible valor. In contrast, the heroes of transformationalism are lionized for their work outside the church.

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   To treat someone with great interest and importance as if they are a hero or celebrity.