Definition

To treat someone as a celebrity or to give them a lot of public attention and admiration.

Example

The media tends to lionise successful athletes, often overlooking their struggles.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they lionise that new author at the event?

Yeah, it was pretty impressive how much attention they gave her.

I wonder if they always lionise newcomers like that.

It seems like they do, especially if the person's work resonates with the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lionise → It is formed from "lion" (from Latin "leo", meaning lion) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word means to treat someone as a celebrity or to give them great public attention, akin to the admiration often associated with lions as symbols of strength and majesty.

Memory Tip

Think of treating someone like a 'lion' — a symbol of greatness and admiration — which helps you remember that 'lionise' means to celebrate or give someone public attention.

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