lionize
US /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
1.
vereren, ophemelen, vieren
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.
Hij werd door de pers gevierd om zijn heroïsche daden.
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The young artist was lionized after her first successful exhibition.
De jonge kunstenaar werd gevierd na haar eerste succesvolle tentoonstelling.