lionize

US /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
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1.

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

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He was lionized by the press for his heroic actions.
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The young artist was lionized after her first successful exhibition.
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celebrateglorifyexaltidolizevenerate