lionize

To look on or treat (a person) as a celebrity.

To treat as a lion, or as an object of curiosity and interest. See lion, n., 6.

To exhibit objects of curiosity to.

To visit or explore as a sight-seer: as, to lionize Niagara.

To visit the lions or objects of interest or curiosity in a place. Also spelled lionise.

To treat or regard as a lion or object of great interest.

To show the lions or objects of interest to; to conduct about among objects of interest.

To treat (a person) as if he were important, or a celebrity.

To visit famous places in order to revere them.

To behave as a lion.