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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › lionize_vlionize, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb lionize mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb lionize . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlionize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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.

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4. 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.

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.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lionizeLionize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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?

7. grammarist.com › spelling › lionize-and-lioniseLionize and lionise - GRAMMARIST

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   Lionize and lionise are transitive verbs, which are verbs that take an object. Lionize is primarily the American spelling of the term, and lionis e is primarily the British spelling, though the pronunciation of these words when spoken in a sentence are the same. In American English, there is a longstanding convention of changing most -ise ...

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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 The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   What is the difference between Lionize and lionise?

   • For instance, a successful businessman may be referred to as a lion of industr y. Lionize and lionise are transitive verbs, which are verbs that take an object. Lionize is primarily the American spelling of the term, and lionis e is primarily the British spelling, though the pronunciation of these words when spoken in a sentence are the same.

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   What is Lionize and Lionis E?

   • We will examine the definition of lionize and lionis e, where these words came from, when each spelling should be used, and some examples of their use in sentences. Lionize and lionise mean to treat someone as if he were important, to hail someone as a celebrity, to bestow public approval and accolades upon someone.

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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.

   LIONIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What is the past tense of Lionize?

   • Simple past tense and past participle of lionize. Here she received a brilliant reception and was much lionized during the season of 1813. He was lionized in London to his heart's content and discontent, for it may truly be said of Rousseau that he was equally indignant at neglect and intolerant of attention.

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   Where did the word Lionize come from?

   • The words lionize and lionise were coined at the turn of the nineteenth century by combining the word lio n and the suffix – ize, which is used to turn nouns into verbs. The lion is considered the king of beasts, and the word lion came into use in the 1700s to mean someone who is admired in his field, usually after a long period of success.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › lionizeLIONIZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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