ven·er·ate (v
n
-r
t
)
tr.v. ven·er·at·ed, ven·er·at·ing, ven·er·ates
To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference. See Synonyms at revere1.
[Latin venerr
, venert-, to venerate, from venus, vener-, love, desire; see wen-1 in Indo-European roots.]
vener·ator n.
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