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1. Profoundly honoured
   "revered holy men";
   - august, venerable

1. Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
   "Many teenagers revered the Beatles";
   - idolize, idolise [Brit], worship, hero-worship
    
2. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed, exalted or be in awe of
   "revere God as your father";
   - reverence, fear, venerate

See also: honorable [US], honourable [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: adore, esteem, prize, respect, value

Encyclopedia: Revered