Lionize

Pronunciation

enPR: lÄ«'-É™-nÄ«z, IPA: /ËˆlaÉªÉ™naÉªz/

Alternative forms

lionise

Origin

From lion + -ize.

Full definition of lionize

Verb

(transitive) To treat (a person) as if he were important, or a celebrity.
(transitive) To visit famous places in order to revere them.
(intransitive) To behave as a lion.

Derived terms

lionizer