ˈvenəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin veneratus, past participle of venerari to venerate — more at win
: to regard with reverential respect or with admiration and deference as being hallowed or as having nobility especially if accompanied with age : revere
we venerate noble parents
do not know a man more to be venerated for uprightness of heart and loftiness of genius — Sir Walter Scott
Synonyms: see revere