verb

think or speak very highly of (someone or something).

the party will continue to exalt their hero

glorify,extol,praise,acclaim,pay homage to,pay tribute to,revere,reverence,venerate,worship,hero-worship,lionize,idolize,deify,esteem,hold in high regard,hold in high esteem,hold in awe,look up to,put on a pedestal,laud,magnify