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ven·er·ate

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TRANSITIVE VERB:
ven·er·at·ed, ven·er·at·ing, ven·er·ates

To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference. See Synonyms at revere¹.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin venerr, venert-, to venerate, from venus, vener-, love, desire; see wen-¹ in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
vener·ator(Noun)

Thesaurus: synonyms for venerate

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