venerate
verb
UK/ˈven.ᵊr.eɪt/
US/ˈven.ɚ.eɪt/
Definitions of venerate verb
- Transitive
to regard with great respect and reverence.
Many in our society still venerate tradition.
The professor is venerated for his outstanding contributions to the academic field.
In some cultures, ancestors are venerated as sacred figures.