venerateverbformal/vɨ.nɨˈɾaɾ/mediumve·ne·rarPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo 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.synrevereworshipadoreantdespiseprofanescornCommon collocationsto venerate saintsto venerate ancestorsEtymologyDo latim 'venerari'.Related wordsveneraçãovenerávelvenerando