Venerate

/ˈvɛn.ə.reɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To regard with great respect; to revere.

Many people venerate historical figures who fought for civil rights.

To honor or worship as a sacred or holy individual.

In some cultures, people venerate their ancestors through rituals and ceremonies.

To treat with reverence or profound respect.

The community gathers to venerate the local heroes who contributed to its history.

To express or show profound honor or respect.

We venerate the dedicated teachers who have inspired generations of students.

From Latin 'venerari', meaning 'to regard with reverence or respect.'

venerate the memory

To honor someone who has passed away.

venerate idols

To hold in great admiration or reverence, often in a disrespectful context.

reverence

A profound respect for someone or something.

defer

To yield respectfully in judgment or opinion.

worship

To show reverence and adoration for a deity.