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Definition of Venerate
1. Verb. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. "Sam cannot venerate Sue "; "We venerate genius"
Generic synonyms: Esteem, Prise, Prize, Respect, Value
Specialized synonyms: Enshrine, Saint, Worship
Derivative terms: Fear, Reverence, Reverent, Reverent, Reverence, Reverence, Veneration, Venerator
Definition of Venerate
1. v. t. To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate parents and elders.
2. v. t. To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate parents and elders.
Definition of Venerate
1. to revere [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES] - See also: revere
Medical Definition of Venerate
1. 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) Synonym: To reverence, revere, adore, respect. Origin: L. Veneratus, p. P. Of venerari to venerate; akin to Venus Venus, Skr. Van to like, to wish, and E. Winsome. See Winsome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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