1. (

• idolize ,
• idolise ,
• worship ,
• hero-worship ,
• revere ,

) love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles" ;

2. (

• reverence ,
• fear ,
• revere ,
• venerate

) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius" ;