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.

#GRE #LearnEnglish #Vocabulary

Know someone who might enjoy this newsletter?