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venerate
Venerate (verb) means to show someone great respect and honour them highly.
verb
1
To show someone great respect and honour them highly.
2
To admire someone deeply and regard them with awe.
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Etymology
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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What is the meaning of venerate?
"venerate" (verb) means to show someone great respect and honour them highly.
What is another word for venerate?
Other words for "venerate" include reverence, fear, revere.
What is the opposite of venerate?
Opposites of "venerate" include derogate, scorn, despise, deprecate, slight.
What are the different meanings of venerate?
"venerate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To show someone great respect and honour them highly; 2. To admire someone deeply and regard them with awe.
