Venerate

//ˈvɛnəɹeɪt// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To treat with great respect and deference. transitive
  2. 2
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of wordnet
  3. 3
    To revere or hold in awe. transitive

    "[…] we cannot but venerate in Johnson one of the most exercised minds that our holy religion hath ever formed."

Synonyms

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reverereverencehonoridolizeworthyaccord respect to

Example

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"Even people who don't believe in the Catholic church venerate the Pope as a symbolic leader."

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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