venerate Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
fear; revere; reverence.
- Fear God as your father
- We venerate genius

L. veneratus, p. p. of venerari to venerate; akin to Venus Venus, Skr. van to like, to wish, and E. winsome. See Winsome.

imperfect & past participle Venerated ; present participle & verbal noun Venerating

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.