Definitions for: Venerate


[v] regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ven"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Venerated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Venerating.] [L. veneratus, p. p. of venerari to
venerate; akin to Venus Venus, Skr. van to like, to wish, and
E. winsome. See Winsome.]
To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled
respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate
parents and elders.

And seemed to venerate the sacred shade. --Dryden.

I do not know a man more to be venerated for
uprightness of heart and loftiness of genius. --Sir W.
Scott.

Syn: To reverence; revere; adore; respect.

Synonyms: fear, revere, reverence

See Also: enshrine, esteem, prise, prize, respect, saint, value, worship

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