Idealize vs Lionize - What's the difference?

In lang=en terms the difference between idealize and lionize

is that idealize is to conceive or form an ideal while lionize is to behave as a lion.

is that idealize is to regard something as ideal while lionize is to treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.

(idealiz)

To regard something as ideal.

To conceive or form an ideal.

(art) To portray using idealization.

* idealization

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* (l)

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.

* lionizer