(v. t.) To exalt to the dignity of a deity; to declare to be a god; to deify; to glorify.

OK accept accord respect to adore apotheosize appreciate approve approve of bless cherish consider countenance dearly love defer to deify delight in endorse entertain respect for esteem exalt favor hero-worship hold dear hold in esteem hold in reverence hold with honor idolize keep in countenance look up to love to distraction prize rate highly regard relish respect revere reverence sanction take kindly to think highly of think much of think well of treasure uphold value venerate view with favor worship