idolise

/ˈaɪ.dəl.aɪz/
verb
  1. To admire or love someone or something very much, often too much.
    • Many young children idolise their older siblings.
    • She idolised the author and read every book he wrote.
    • Fans often idolise athletes without knowing them personally.
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