venerate (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnəreɪt/
Definition
Regard with great respect or reverence, often due to age, wisdom, or sacred status.
Examples
Many cultures venerate their elders for the wisdom they have accumulated over a lifetime.
The ancient temple was built to venerate the gods of the harvest.
Even decades after his passing, his followers continue to venerate his teachings as if they were law.
How to Use venerate
- venerate someone as (prepositional phrase)
- to treat someone as a specific revered figure — "They venerate him as a saint."
- venerate for (prepositional phrase)
- to show respect because of a specific quality or deed — "She is venerated for her lifelong commitment to peace."
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