Venerate
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Venerate [ven-uh-reyt]

VERB

VERB

  • To treat with reverence.

  • To honour with an act of devotion.

  • To feel great respect for someone or something.

Example

"Marc Sir is highly venerated as a professor."

"She is a writer venerated by youngsters."

Synonyms

CHerish, Appreciate, Esteem, Exalt, Hallow, Idolize, Admire, Adore, Apotheosize, Regard, Reverence, Treasure

Antonyms

Denounce, Abhor, Condemn, Despise, Detest, Dishonour, Dislike, Disparage, Violate, Desecrate