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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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   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.

3. 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.

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.

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   Learning English: phrasal verbs, verb + adverb + preposition This week's Learning English blog continues on the theme of phrasal verbs, and we're focusing on phrasal verbs that include both an adverb and a preposition.

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   The word “lionize” is correct and usable in written English. It is a verb meaning to treat someone as an important or famous person. For example, “The president was lionized during his visit to the small town.”.

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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 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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   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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8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › lionizeLionize - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

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