To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
To regard with wonder and delight.
To be enthusiastic about (doing something); to want or like (to do something). (Sometimes followed by to.)
To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem.
To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.
To make a god of (something or someone).