verb
to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully
he is revered for his wisdom
Synonyms: adore, reverence, venerate, worship
Related Word: admire, esteem, regard, respect; appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value; exalt, magnify; enjoy, love
Contrasted words: contemn, despise, disdain, scorn, scout; insult, mock, scoff
Antonyms: flout