Definitions

1. verb

to give the status of a baron to someone, or to treat someone with the respect due to a baron

“The king decided to baronize the loyal nobleman for his service to the kingdom.”

2. verb

to make someone or something powerful or influential

“The corporation’s actions in the market began to baronize its competitors out of business.”

3. verb

to dominate or control something or someone

“The city’s skyscrapers began to baronize the entire skyline.”