venerates; venerated; venerating
formal
: to feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great, holy, etc.)
a writer venerated by generations of admirers
She is venerated as a saint.
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“Venerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/venerate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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