Word of the Day 8.5.9

venerate

ven·er·ate (vn-rt)

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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Verb

1.

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

esteem, respect, value, prise, prize – regard highly; think much of; “I respect his judgement”; “We prize his creativity”

saint, enshrine – hold sacred

worship – show devotion to (a deity); “Many Hindus worship Shiva”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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