Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heroize
verb
/ˈhɪəroʊaɪz/
Definition
To regard or treat someone as a hero; to make a hero of someone.
Examples
- After the rescue, the community decided to heroize the firefighter who saved the child from the burning building.
- The film aimed to heroize the struggles of the marginalized, showcasing their resilience and bravery.
- During the ceremony, the organization chose to heroize the volunteers for their selfless contributions.
Meaning
The act of elevating someone to a heroic status or crediting them with heroic qualities, often in a public or symbolic way.
Synonyms
- celebrate
- deify
- exalt
- laud
- venerate
