adulate
1 of 1verb/ˈædʒəleɪt/
Forms:adulates,adulating,adulated,adulated
1
to excessively praise someone, often with the intent of gaining favor or approval
C2transitive- The author was adulated by fans for their groundbreaking work in the literary world.
- Despite the actor's mediocre performance, the media continued to adulate them as a rising star.
- Some people may adulate celebrities to an extent that it becomes unrealistic and detached from reality.