Vĕn'er-āte, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. VENERATED; p. pr. & sb. n. VENERATING.] [Lat. venerari, veneratus, It. venerare, Sp. & Pg. venerar, Fr. vénérer.] To regard with respect and reverence; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate an old, faithful magistrate; we venerate parents and elders; we venerate men consecrated to sacred offices. “Seemed to venerate the sacred shade.” Dryden.

Synonyms—To reverence; revere; adore.