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venerate

verbformal/vɨ.nɨˈɾaɾ/medium

ve·ne·rar

Definition

To regard with deep respect, admiration, or devotion, often of a religious character.
The faithful venerate the image of the patron saint.
It is a tradition to venerate elders in this culture.
Common collocations
to venerate saintsto venerate ancestors

Etymology

Do latim 'venerari'.

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