lionize

US /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
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osannare, celebrare, idolatrare

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.
Fu osannato dalla stampa per le sue azioni eroiche.
The young artist was lionized after her first successful exhibition.
La giovane artista fu osannata dopo la sua prima mostra di successo.