adore

adore [-d, -ing, -s] v

Fr. < L. 'speak, entreat, mouth'; NW says: “in order to kiss one's hand, the hand is carried to one's mouth.”

1. Desire; prefer; embrace; espouse.
2. Express gratitude; show appreciation; [lit.] thank by touching the hand; praise by kissing the hand.
3. Respect; treat deferentially; especially notice; acknowledge with distinction.
4. Revere; admire; worship with profound reverence; love in the highest degree; regard with utmost esteem.