emperize

/ɛmˈpɛrɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare someone an emperor; to give imperial power or authority to someone

“The king emperized his son, making him the ruler of the empire.”

2. verb

to act like or pretend to be an emperor; to behave with pomp and grandeur

“The actor emperized the stage, commanding the audience’s attention with his regal presence.”

Synonyms

  • enoble
  • imperialize

Antonyms

  • demote
  • strip