Venerate: meaning, example and synonyms

Veneratev. To regard with great respect or reverence.

Example

Generations of villagers venerated the ancient oak at the center of the square, gathering beneath it to settle disputes and mark seasonal festivals.

Part of speech: verb
Synonyms: revere, honor, esteem, worship
Antonyms: despise, scorn, disdain, condemn
Memory tip: Venus-like veneration: love and awe combined.

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Question 1

In many traditions, communities ______ their elders, seeking their counsel on important decisions and honoring them at every major festival.

Question 2

Long after her death, the physician was ______ by the region's nurses, who kept her portrait in every clinic and retold stories of her tireless work during the epidemic.

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