VENERATE (OR ADORE) (Verb)

Meaning- to honor or greatly respect a person or thing.

 Venerate usually implies holding something or someone as holy or sacrosanct.

Synonym- IDOLIZE, ADMIRE, RESPECT, REVERE

Uses-

•          Munshi premchand is India’s most venerated poet.
•          Snakes are venerated in India as a religious symbol.
•          In some cultures, people venerate their ancestors, even leaving food offerings for them.