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Fete vs Lionize - What's the difference?

fete | lionize |

As verbs the difference between fete and lionize

is that fete is while lionize is to treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.

fete

English

Alternative forms

*

Noun

(en noun)
  • A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  • * 1991 , Treasure Hunting , Treasure Hunting Publications:
  • The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds.
  • A feast, celebration or carnival.
  • Verb

    (fet)
  • (usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
  • * 1992 , Today , News Group Newspapers Ltd:
  • Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953.

    Synonyms

    * celebrate

    lionize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Verb

  • To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
  • To visit famous places in order to revere them.
  • To behave as a lion.
  • Derived terms

    * lionizer