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What's a better word for "to admire"?
LIONIZE
Definition:
To treat someone as a celebrity; to give a lot of public attention and approval.
Synonyms:
Exalt, Acclaim, Celebrate
Antonyms:
Belittle, Deprecate, Disparage
Examples:
After winning the pie-eating contest, Dave was lionized at the bakery for weeks.
The town lionized the dog who saved his owner from drowning.
Etymology:
From the idea of treating someone like a lion at the zoo; a star attraction.
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