To rise in value or status after being recognized and appreciated by someone discerning; to have one's worth greatly enhanced by a patron's favor.
他以前的画作无人问津，自从被一位著名评论家发现后，立刻价增一顾，成为艺术界的新星。
His previous paintings went unnoticed, but after being discovered by a renowned art critic, their value immediately rose significantly, making him a rising star in the art world.
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