Venerate

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

Definitions of venerate

verb to regard with great respect; to revere

Example Sentences

A1 I venerate my grandparents for all their wisdom and love.

A2 In some cultures, people venerate certain animals as sacred beings.

B1 The community venerated the local hero for his selfless acts of bravery.

B2 Many fans venerate their favorite musicians, attending every concert and collecting memorabilia.

C1 Art enthusiasts venerate the works of famous painters like Picasso and Van Gogh.

C2 Historians venerate the ancient civilizations for their advancements in science, art, and architecture.

Examples of venerate in a Sentence

formal The community venerate the historical figure for their contributions to society.

informal I really venerate my grandparents for all they have done for me.

slang Dude, I totally venerate that musician, he's a legend!

figurative In some cultures, certain animals are venerated as sacred beings.

Grammatical Forms of venerate

• past tense: venerated
• plural: venerate
• comparative: more venerated
• superlative: most venerated
• present tense: venerates
• future tense: will venerate
• perfect tense: have venerated
• continuous tense: is venerating
• singular: venerates
• positive degree: venerate
• infinitive: venerate
• gerund: venerating
• participle: venerated

Origin and Evolution of venerate

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'venerate' originated from the Latin word 'veneratus', which is the past participle of 'venerari' meaning 'to worship or revere'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'venerate' has retained its original meaning of showing deep respect or reverence towards someone or something, but it has also come to be used more broadly to convey a sense of admiration or honor.