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Meaning of heroize
The primary meaning of the word "heroize" is to regard or treat someone as a hero.
Etymology of heroize
The word "heroize" has its roots in the Greek word "heros," meaning hero, and the suffix "-ize," which is a verb-forming suffix
The word has been in use since the 17th century, initially meaning to make someone seem like a hero, and has evolved to include the sense of treating someone as a hero
Synonyms
Definitions
- To regard or treat someone as a hero
- * To make someone seem like a hero, often in a way that is not entirely genuine
Usage Examples
- The media tended to heroize the survivors of the disaster
- * The city heroized its founding father with a grand statue