revere

American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"