venerate — to regard with great respect and reverence; to revere
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to regard with great respect and reverence; to revere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvenəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother venerates her old coffee maker so much that she refuses to buy a new one even though it takes 20 minutes to brew a single cup.
- The students venerate Professor Kim not just for his knowledge, but for his ability to make quantum physics sound like a bedtime story.
- The ancient temple was built to venerate the goddess of wisdom and good Wi-Fi connections.
venerate
VERB[/ˈvenəreɪt/]
to regard with great respect and reverence; to revere
Villagers venerate the ancient temple guardian with quiet bows and offerings.
Venerate to generate light, then celebrate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin venerari meaning 'to revere or honor', derived from the root venus (reverence, love). The word entered English through Old French and Middle English.
Breakdown
vener- (to revere, honor) + -ate (verb suffix) = venerate
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📝Examples
“My grandmother venerates her old coffee maker so much that she refuses to buy a new one even though it takes 20 minutes to brew a single cup.”
“The students venerate Professor Kim not just for his knowledge, but for his ability to make quantum physics sound like a bedtime story.”
“The ancient temple was built to venerate the goddess of wisdom and good Wi-Fi connections.”
“Many cultures venerate their founding fathers through national holidays and monuments.”
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