1. (

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

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

2. (

• worship ,

) show devotion to (a deity); "Many Hindus worship Shiva" ;

3. (

• worship

) attend religious services; "They worship in the traditional manner" ;

1. (

• adored ,
• idolized ,
• idolised ,
• worshipped

) regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife" ;