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venerate

ve·ne·rate

UK/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ US/ˈvɛnɜrˌeɪt/ uncommon

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1.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

  • “Fear God as your father”
  • “We venerate genius”
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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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