What is another word for lionise?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪ͡əna͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Lionise is a verb which means to treat someone or something with great respect and admiration, as though they were as powerful and revered as a lion. Some synonyms for lionise include idolise, exalt, venerate, glorify, and honor. These words all denote the act of giving someone or something high status or prominence. To lionise someone is to make them feel important and valued, and it can be a way of expressing gratitude or showing appreciation. However, it can also have negative connotations, implying that the person or thing being lionised is elevated unjustly or without merit.
