venerate

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ See IPA manual

Freq #60646

Meanings

1

verb
To deeply respect and honour someone or something.

In many cultures, elders are venerated for their wisdom.

Verb forms

Verb forms are not available for this word yet.

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Synonyms

1 verb · to deeply respect and... reverence revere honor esteem

Word family

Forms veneratedveneratesvenerating

Related forms venerablevenerantvenerationvenerative

Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin venerātus, perfect active participle of veneror (“to worship, venerate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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