Revere
(verb)
Regard with deep respect; admire greatly.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french reverer, from latin revereri, from re- "again" + vereri "to fear, respect".
Examples:
- He reveres his mother as a role model.
- The people revere their leader as a hero.
- She reveres the work of the great composers.
- He reveres the wisdom of the ancient philosophers.
- The company's employees revere the CEO for his strong leadership.