Everyone thinks highly of him.
hold someone in high esteem
formal
Her colleagues in Washington hold her in very high esteem.
hold someone in high regard
formal
He contributed much to the life of York, and was held in high regard there.
look up to
She was my older sister and I looked up to her.
worship
Teenagers have always worshipped their idols.
hero-worship
As a young boy I hero-worshipped my older brother.
idolize
We live in a culture that idolizes skinny celebrities.
revere
formal
He was revered more for his philosophy than his politics.
venerate
formal
The older people in the village are venerated for their experience, judgment, and wisdom.
adulate
Everywhere he goes, people adulate him and treat him as some kind of god.
lionize
Everywhere he goes he is lionized by his followers.
celebrate
formal
Her art celebrates the feminine.
fete
They are feted by audiences all over the world.
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If you admire someone or something you feel respect and approval for them. You can also talk about a person you admire.