venerate

verb
UK: /ˈven.ə.reɪt/
US: /ˈven.ə.reɪt/

  1. To respect or admire someone or something very much.

    1. We venerate our ancestors.
    2. Many people venerate the brave soldiers who fought in the war, showing great respect.

  2. To regard with great respect or reverence; to treat as sacred.

    1. They venerate old customs.
    2. The scholar's insightful lectures caused students to venerate his profound understanding.

Synonyms

revere respect admire honor worship esteem
venerate adjective

  1. Regarded with great respect; worthy of veneration.

    1. He is a venerated leader.
    2. The community regarded her as a venerated elder, seeking her wise counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "venerate" in English means: To respect or admire someone or something very much., To regard with great respect or reverence; to treat as sacred..

The phonetic transcription of "venerate" is /ˈven.ə.reɪt/ in British English and /ˈven.ə.reɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "venerate": revere, respect, admire, honor, worship, esteem.

Example usage of "venerate": "We venerate our ancestors.". More examples on the page.