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venerate

verbHigh-frequency wordMore V words

to regard with deep respect and reverence

Word origin: From Latin venerari, to revere.

In a sentence

Venerate in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing venerate in a sentence.

Many cultures venerate their ancestors through elaborate rituals.

Generations of scholars came to venerate the manuscript as the foundational text of the discipline.

Synonyms
reverehonorrespectesteem
Antonyms
despisescorn
Usage & nuance

Using “venerate” well

To venerate is to regard with deep respect and reverence, stronger than ordinary admiration. It is the opposite of despising or scorning. It shares a root with venerable.

Common questions

Questions about “venerate

Venerate (verb) means to regard with deep respect and reverence
Here is venerate used in an example sentence: "Many cultures venerate their ancestors through elaborate rituals." Another example: "Generations of scholars came to venerate the manuscript as the foundational text of the discipline."
Common synonyms for venerate include revere, honor, respect, esteem.
Antonyms of venerate include despise, scorn.
Clusters with revere, honor, and esteem in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms despise and scorn mark the contrasting choice.
Yes. Venerate is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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