Definition of venerate

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ven·er·ate    (vn-rt) KEY  

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

To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference. See Synonyms at revere ¹.

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

OTHER FORMS:
vener·ator (Noun)

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